Alpha Rev

Part of my journey for a balanced life includes my social life-family, friends, and maybe even dating (remind me to tell you about that sometime.) So in celebration of the end of another week, each Friday I will be writing about something the social aspect of my life. I will tell you about my experiences, give you a heads up on special upcoming social events, and comment on all things social.

I began March with an appearance on The Almost Late Show with Bobby Bones on ME-TV. ME-TV is a new music television station out of Austin that is making serious waves. The Almost Late Show is a thirty minute weekly David Letterman.
Daniel (who is my brother except we have different parents) and Deanna came to cheer me on in the ‘live studio audience’ (I love that phrase).
I have known the host Bobby, for a little while, so it made the appearance that much more fun.

The musical guest was, "Alpha Rev." And although I was not familiar with them prior to the show, I am a serious fan. The best way I can describe their music is an energized Coldplay. After chatting with "Alpha Rev" in the green room, "Alpha Rev" invited me to their CD release party at Antone's the following night. I must admit that I have never been to a CD release party so I didn't know what to expect. As we were leaving the green room after the show, I spotted Daniel and Deanna. Daniel looked at me and said, “Roxanne, you didn’t tell me that Alpha Rev was the musical guest.” Huh? I was like, I didn’t know, but before I could say that, Casey, the lead singer of Alpha Rev said, “hi Daniel.” And Daniel said, “Hi Casey.” “Wait,” I said “You know each other?” Not only did Daniel and Casey know each other, but they have known each other for over a year. As Daniel explained the connection, I began to remember him mentioning Casey, and Casey’s band—Small World. It turns out Daniel was already planning on attending the CD release party. Excellent!

I already had plans that night, so I got to the release party right when Alpha Rev had hit the stage. Daniel, Dave (our young professional’s pastor) and Nate (the guitarist for Resonate Band—the band for our new worship service) were all there standing center. I was even more impressed with Alpha Rev after hearing them in full force.
As you can imagine Alpha Rev sang every song from their CD. Each song they sang became my new favorite. Check out Alpha Rev on MySpace. And now I have a new band…

Living In Austin?
The Domain's Grand Opening Celebration

"Join Simon Mall on March 9-11 for the Grand Opening of Austin's most fashionable address. Visit the Grand Opening Pavilion presented by Cadillac all weekend long for fabulous fashion events, prize giveaways, celebrity appearances and lifestyle and cooking demonstrations." Stores include Neiman Marcus, Barney’s New York CO-OP, BCBG Max Azria, Tiffany & Co, and many many more! For more information go to The Domain.

In the Greater Phoenix Area?
19th Annual Ostrich Festival
Head down to Chandler’s (my hometown) 19th Annual Ostrich Festival. Yes I said the Ostrich festival.
The Ostrich festival includes a parade, Fun Run, rides, performance by American Idol’s Josh Gracin, and actual Ostrich Races! Say hi to my nephew who will be out there experiencing his first Ostrich experience, (he is 13 months) For more info go to Ostrich Festival.

-RXW