My cello and I had the pleasure of accompanying Anais Mitchell on stage while she was in town this month. (Thank you Fremont Abbey Arts Center!) Anais is a sweet, sweet lady - her voice is beautifully unique, and I was really impressed by the clarity it provides the melodies she sings.

She recently came out with her new album/folk-opera, Hadestown. Truly a beautiful collection of work. People hardly come out with real albums these days. You know, the type that really require you sit down and listen to the collection from front to back. Hadestown is just that. I've left it in my car - so I can listen to it from front to back, over and over. It's a beautiful story. Buy Hadestown here.

Here's the first song (for FREE) of the album featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Anais Mitchell. The premise of the song? Anais' character asks her musician-fiance, "How they will support each other once they're married." Justin's response? "Don't worry bout it. I'll just play my songs and the earth will take care of us."

Wouldn't that be nice... sigh...

And just for kicks (this ones not on Hadestown) Justin Vernon & Anais sing "Lovin's for Fools."