We had a blast the last time Erin McKeown came to Burlington, so when I saw she was coming back I knew I needed to go. Tickets are waiting for us at will-call—courtesy of a pick-your-own-concert birthday gift from my mother and grandmother… thanks again!—so we’ll absolutely be at Higher Ground on January 31st to see her.

Interestingly enough, I had to add the show to last.fm myself. I enjoy an intimate crowd, but she deserves a bigger one than last year so here’s hoping for a many fellow guests.

Emily picked up a copy of Erin’s new album, Lafayette, just after Christmas. It is an excellent recording of a live show at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street in New York City and I’d suggest it almost as much as seeing her live. Of course, if you go see one of her live shows you’ll want to pick it up for short trips down memory lane anyway.