Summer Music Series: XXYYXX

Welcome to day twenty-seven of the Summer Music Series! Today I’ve got another undiscovered gem from my dear friend Donnie’s monthly playlist. Introducing to all of you…XXYYXX.

So, some cool facts about XXYYXX:
1) XXYYXX is the stage name for Marcel Everett
2) He’s from Orlando (show some love!)
3) He works out of his bedroom
4) He’s 16!!!

Wait, what? Go back to #4…

This kid has some talent, people and I am so so happy I was introduced to him! (Thanks, Donnie!) His music is a mixture of sounds and creates a variety of emotions. The music moves from electronic to dub step to experimental, and I love it.

Here are a few of my favorite tracks of his self-titled album, XXYYXX:

And one more:

If you liked the above, check out his music on his website (pay what you want!) AND be sure to check him out at Will’s Pub TOMORROW, June 28th.

Hope you enjoyed today’s Summer Music Series musician. See you tomorrow for day twenty-eight!

*Photo credit courtesy of XXYYXX’s Facebook page.

Zippin’ and Cow Tippin’!

[Disclaimer: We did not actually participate in cow tipping, people. It's a joke. Now, carry on...]

I am no stranger to the land of zipping and this past weekend I had the pleasure of joining some of the other Central Florida bloggers at Zip Orlando! Let me just tell you, it was a blast! I swear, it never gets old zipping through trees and over water and animals. I can’t imagine getting to do that everyday!

We started off at the Zip Orlando office and then piled into a van to go to the Green Meadows Petting Farm, where they have built the zipping course. (So, just in case you decide to be lame, you have a place to go while you wait for the other brave souls. =) )

Part of having a good time anywhere and at anytime is having good company, and we definitely had a great group of people, including our guides, Brooke and Carl. Those two are crazy and absolutely a blast. From making me feel comfortable zipping (as if I wasn’t a pro already), to joke telling, to making us sing songs as we zipped through the trees… there was never a dull moment! And in case you were wondering, I sang The Beatles, Yellow Submarine, as I zipped through the trees. I know my amazing voice definitely didn’t scare any animals away. =)

The zips ranged from from 225 – 950 feet long and upwards of 65 feet off the ground! And you can also enjoy the dual racing zips but don’t ask to race me because I’ll surely beat you.

Check out some photos from the day below!

And don’t forget to say hello to the cows…

So, who wants to come night zipping with me? Y’all know you wanna wear glow sticks while flying through the trees. =)

*For more information about Zip Orlando, click here

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Jun 2012
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