What is your ideal conception of a satisfying, fulfilled day?
Berks County native Priscilla Ahn entertains with an engaging album of ear-pleasing tunes.
Priscilla Ahn's new album, "A Good Day"
Either a day spent with loved ones or where the sun fumes superiority over any sight of a hazy bundle of clouds. When no matter how hard you try, you just cannot erase a smile from your face — those types of days.
When people experience these types of days, they often search for a soundtrack fitting in harmony with their occasion.
Fortunately for us, a new release has hit the shelves.
With a combination of soothing lyrics and a puzzle-fitting voice working with instrumentals, this new release is the perfect audible match for anyone trying to describe their current state of mind.
Introducing Priscilla Ahn's new album, "A Good Day."
Ahn, originally a resident of Bernville, first picked up a guitar at the age of 14; it has been the ticket toward her future ever since.
Expanding her love for music, she continued playing in coffee shops, clubs and bars for years to come.
Now living in Los Angeles, Ahn, along with main band members Oliver Kraus, Gus Seyfrett, Joey Waronker, Melissa Reiner and Jonny Flaugher (with various other musicians), all share one extreme talent in being multitalented.
Each individual having obtained the knowledge to play more than one instrument is shown diversely throughout the album, with instruments such as the cello, piano, harmonica and ukulele.
"A Good Day," released in June, is Ahn's first full-length recording. She released an EP in 2007, establishing her fan base. As the appreciation for folk and acoustic music continues to grow throughout the world, Ahn falls right into the mix.
Throughout the 11-song soundtrack, the continuous sound of sweet, sincere vocals allows any listener to feel at peace. However, if you're looking for something new and different-sounding in each individual song, this may not be the album of choice.
Nevertheless, the album is nothing short of engaging, holding forever ear-pleasing mellow and soft elements.
In songs such as "Dream" and "Astronaut," it is clear that the emotions Ahn is expressing are in-depth feelings toward life, love and troubles faced throughout society — a quality of Ahn's that more people should follow.
With summer slowly creeping to a close, it is vital to end the season with a bang. Seeing as the vast majority of the world is consumed with the busybody persona, allow yourself a personal day; do what makes you content.
Let Priscilla Ahn's flair crawl throughout your life and live. Have yourself a good day.
FYI
WHAT: Priscilla Ahn, "A Good Day"
WHERE: Check it out on priscillaahn.com, or buy it for $9.99 on Amazon.com.
NOW PLAYING
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The Coffee Co., 1638 Lititz Pike, Lancaster; all shows 7 to 9 p.m., including:
Tonight: Hassan Ali — singer/songwriter, acoustic originals
Friday: Living Fables — acoustic folk and country
Saturday: Mark & Kathie Rickart — folk, oldies and country duets
Thursday, Aug. 14: Steve Wilkins — original acoustic guitar
Friday, Aug. 15: Lou Menga — oldies and classic rock
Saturday, Aug. 16: Jack Brunner — country, soft rock and oldies
Thursday, Aug. 21: Frank Amanze — acoustic rock, blues and folk
Friday, Aug. 22: Frank Velardo — soul jazz, from Coltrane to Hendrix
Saturday, Aug. 23: Watch Out for Children with Jordan Rast — folk, old time and originals
Thursday, Aug. 28: Leanne Spurlin — acoustic rock
Friday, Aug. 29: Acoustic Nostalgia Jack French & Todd Borkey — soft acoustic rock from the '60s to today
Saturday, Aug. 30: The Back Porch Gang — country and bluegrass
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Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St., Lancaster:
7 p.m. Friday: Kill Hannah with Medic Droid, Innerpartysystem and The White Tie Affair; $12 in advance, $14 day of show; all ages
8 p.m. Saturday: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals; $10 in advance, $12 day of show; 18 to enter
5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Secondhand Serenade, with My American Heart, Playradioplay, The Graduate and Rookie of the Year; $13 in advance, $15 day of show; all ages
8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14: Filter; $15 in advance, $17 day of show; 18 to enter
5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17: Gwen Stacy, with Once Nothing, Lucy, Ventriloquist and Of the Few & Crowns Will Fall; $12 in advance, $14 day of show; all ages
6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18: Meg & Dia, with Jonezetta, Dropping Daylight, Captain of Compliments and The Recovery; $10 in advance, $12 day of show; all ages
6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19: Saving Abel with Rev Theory; $10 in advance, $12 day of show; all ages
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21: Everclear; $16.50 in advance, $18 day of show; 18 to enter
7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23: Saving Jane; $10 in advance, $12 day of show; all ages
6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27: We the Kings; $9.70 in advance, $12 day of show; all ages
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Hersheypark Stadium:
7 p.m. Friday: Poison; $29.50 to $49.50
7:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bruce Springsteen; $33.25 to $99.25
6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25: Allman Brothers Band, with Bob Weir and RatDog; $39.50 to $65
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28: Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick; $39.75 to $125
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Giant Center, Hershey:
8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24: Rascal Flatts; $55.75 and $75.75
nChampion Ship, Lemoyne; all shows are all ages:
6 p.m. Thursday: Bleeding Through, with Cancer Bats, Blacklisted and more; $12 in advance, $14 day of show
Noon Saturday: Summertime Fun Fest, featuring 12 bands; $8 to $10
5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16: Ruiner, with Another Breath, Mindset, Police & Thieves, Gator Bait and more; $8
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21: This is Hardcore Fest with Forfeit, Foundation, Barricade, The Carrier, Reignition and 1-2 More; $8
6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22: Farewell Flight CD release show, with Kingsfoil, Kohi on the Roof, Raise Up Roof Beams and more; $8
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23: My America Is Watching Tigers Die, with Girlfight, Of the Few, Lucy and Seas We Fear to Sail; $7
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27: Cold World, with Strength for a Reason, No Turning Back and Barricade; $10
6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29: August Burns Red, with A Skylit Drive, Sky Eats Airplane, Greeley Estates, This or the Apocalypse and A Late Night Serenade; $12 in advance, $14 day of show
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Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, N.J.:
6 p.m. Saturday: Maroon 5 and Counting Crows with Sara Bareilles; $36 to $96
6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Radiohead with Grizzly Bear; $39.75
1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with Slipknot & Disturbed; $32.50 to $58.75
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16: Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry, Carters Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir; $34.75 to $70.75
5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22: Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd with Rev Run and Back Door Slam; $29.50 to $75
5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23: The Allman Brothers Band with Bob Weir and RatDog; $29.50 to $75
6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26: Journey with Heart and Cheap Trick; $27.50 to $125
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27: Jonas Brothers, with Demi Lovato and Big Rob; $29.50 to $75
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30: Brad Paisley with Jewel, Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough; $30.75 to $55.50
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Festival Pier, Philadelphia:
6:30 p.m. Friday: Live, Collective Soul and Blues Traveler; $39.50
5:30 p.m. Saturday: Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam; $35
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15: Paramore; $29.50
8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16: G. Love & Special Sauce with John Butler Trio and Tristan Prettyman; $35
7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20: Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte with Metro Station; $25
7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23: Tailgate 2008 with Slightly Stoopid, Pepper and Dub Masters Sly and Robbie; $27.50
Kierstie Martin is a senior at Ephrata High School and a staff writer for the school's newspaper, Mountaineer. E-mail her at YourLife@LNPnews.com.
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