David Garrett: Rock Symphonies CD Review

I grew up listening to Nirvana, Guns 'N Roses and so many other alternative and rock bands. I remember wearing the plaid flannel shirts and Birkenstock sandals with white socks...ah, the memories. When I first heard of David Garrett and his Rock Symphonies CD I was intrigued and definitely interested in reviewing it.

David Garrett combines two of his favorite loves in life--classical music and rock music from his generation on his newest music venture. He makes the songs his own by adding in his amazing violin skills. Being a child prodigy he has been playing music for the world since he was a young boy. He was named best-selling classical music artist of 2009 with his debut album staying on the Classical Crossover Charts at #1 for 31 straight weeks.

His concerts have been sold-out around the world and after listening to Rock Symphonies, I can see how. The music is amazing--I played the violin from 5th-7th grade and still to this day I love to listen to talented musicians play. David Garrett? Totally talented and amazing. He plays with such a passion that totally comes through in this album. His renditions of the rock songs are fantastic. If you're a fan of Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Nirvana, Guns 'N Roses--check out his album--I think you'll like it!

His album can be purchased at Best Buy, iTunes and www.amazon.com. PBS is also airing a television special this month, Rock Symphonies, of David Garrett's sold out Berlin show. He performed his musical talent in front of more than 18,000 fans!

A huge thank you to Music Moms for this amazing opportunity. CD was provided for review and no other compensation was given. All opinions expressed above are based on my own experience.

Michael Bolton: One World One Love

 What do you think of when you think of Michael Bolton? If you're already thinking that he isn't your genre of music, let me tell you about his newest CD One World One Love. I remember hearing when this CD was in the works that he was working with Lady Gaga--and I had to reread it a few times. Lady Gaga? Michael Bolton? How would that even work?


I have to tell you--it works. Right when I popped in his new CD I loved it. I told Leo after just hearing a minute of his first song on the CD, Ready for You, that I loved it already. He looked at me and asked if I should listen to the entire thing before I jump in and say that. I told him I planned on listening to more, but I was already in love with the first song that I heard--which is huge to me! I finished the CD and like I had already told my husband, it was nothing but amazingness...loved it.

Michael Bolton is an extremely talented musician--having sold more than 53 million albums and is a two-time Grammy winning artist. He has collaborated with artists such as Ray Charles, Barbara Streisand and Lady Gaga. He is amazing--and I have a feeling a lot of you will be loving his brand new CD! He will touring the world until September 2010 with stops in Europe and the US. If you are lucky enough to have him coming close to where you live, I recommend that you go and watch him--and then you have to tell me all about it!

 Here are some important dates regarding Michael Bolton and his new CD release

• May 3rd @ 9pm EST there will be a Twitter Party with the official hashtag: #michaelbolton. With the Twitter Party there will be plenty of prizes to be won--to include an phone call from Michael Bolton himself on Mother's Day!! Wow! For all the details in how to participate click here.
• May 4th he will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• May 7th he will be on The Ellen Degeneres Show
• May 11th he will be on The Jimmy Kimmel Show

His new CD releases on Tuesday May 4th! I hope you'll check it out and if you do, let me know what you think! I think you'll love it...




I received a copy of One World One Time from Universal as a Team Mom member in order to write an honest review. No other compensation was given.

Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart {A Winey Mommy Review}

I've always loved music--live bands, concerts, cd's--you name it and I'll give it a chance. Most of the time I listen to whatever suits my mood. Is it a Friday? You'll see me listening to fun music. Is it Sunday? I usually listen to something more low-key.

Today I'm listening to the new CD Celtic Woman Songs from the Heart. I have seen their commercials recently and thought that their music sounded very soothing, relaxing and something to just be able to listen to to relax. After listening to the CD my initial thoughts were correct. It's an awesome CD to listen to on a Sunday.

Their are many songs on the CD that I recognize, to include Amazing Grace, Fields of Gold and my personal favorite--Billy Joel's Goonight My Angel. I think I listened to Goodnight My Angel five times--Leo finally asked me to stop playing it.

Their voices are soft and very comforting to listen to. I know the girls would love to have this CD playing while they are falling asleep--Isabella and Madelyn each have their own musical toys to help them fall asleep and I know that this CD would be a hit with them.

Interested in watching them live? A list of their tour dates through April can be found here. And if you're interested in seeing portions of their live show you can click here.

Thank you to EMI Music and Music Moms for the opportunity to listen and review the CD. No other compensation was given.