Dream Like New York

"And dream like New York
As high as the skyline
Aim for the stars above those city lights
I wanna dream like New York
I'm running down Broadway
Gotta catch the next train
I'm making my way"

~Dream Like New York, Tyrone Wells

I love music. And concerts. And musicians. And songs. I really love songs. Songs with lyrics I can relate to. Songs that inspire me. And songs that tell stories. Songs with meaning.

I can confirm this preference as early back as high school -- when my boyfriend and I were completely unable to agree on "our song" -- he liked good beats and I liked good words. See, a bit problematic. I mean, bonus if the song has a killer guitar solo. But give me a guy at his piano singing his own lyrics that tell a story and I'm perfectly content.

I really do have a point, I promise.

Last week we went to see a few singer songwriters perform at City Winery. We had seen one of the guys a few months ago, but hadn't heard much about the other. All we knew was that the show was sold out and we were happy to get last minute tickets.

All this to say...and this is where I get to my point...All this to say, I love going to see these kinds of shows in New York. There are so many small, intimate performance venues here. Always a great show to see. And you never know when you are going to discover a new artist that you love. So much, that during the show you make a list of the songs you plan to download as soon as possible following the performance.

And that's what happened at this show. On a random Tuesday night in New York. With good friends Susan and Lindsay Ann.


Please allow me to introduce you to a few of our new favorite Singer Songwriters...Andrew Belle and Tyrone Wells. Y'all. I'm kind of in love.


Both are incredibly talented dudes with amazing voices and serious song writing skills. And from the moment they step on stage, they have me hooked. every. single. song. was awesome.

I already own many of Mr. Andrew Belle's songs. You should check him out. He's real good. Always.


Next up: Tyrone Wells.



Tyrone opened with "Dream Like New York." Being the hopeless romantic, constant dreamer and lover of song lyrics I am, it was no surprise that I looked at Susan with raised eyebrows. I mean, who was this tall man on stage with such insight into my soul?!?

Then at the end he asked for silence from the crowd so he could close with this song. Partially acoustic, partially a cappella. Wow.

"I've seen the great heights
Reminding me I'm alive
I don't want to die
I don't want to waste another day or night

I know there's something more
Than what we're living for
I see it in the stars, I feel it on the shore
I know there's something,
I know there's something more"

~More, Tyrone Wells

It's good right? Good words. Good song. Good show. Good New York.