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We Came As Romans have just released another live video from their upcoming live DVD, Present, Future and Past. This time it is for their cover of The Wanted’s song, Glad You Came. The song is taken from the compilation, Punk Goes Pop 5, which debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200. “We had a lot of fun creating this cover and playing it live is always amazing,” explains vocalist Dave Stephens. “Our fans really seem to love it and sing it loudly with us every night.” Check out the video here:

 

We are excited to see them perform at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival next month. This is one band that is going to really rock the stage. The energy that these guys give is a 150% at all times. Their sets are high octane fueled and everyone in the crowd is jumping! You can’t stand still when We Came As Romans perform.

Their upcoming LIVE DVD, Present, Future, and Past is set to release next month on September 2nd. The DVD was filmed at House of Blues in Chicago and truly takes you into the energy of a We Came As Romans performance.

Make sure to catch We Came As Romans on their headlining tour is in support of the release of Present, Future, and Past. The tour kicks off September 11th in Lansing, MI at The Loft and is presented by Atticus Enjoy Loud. Line-up includes For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades. Check out all the upcoming tour dates for We Came As Romans below and get yourself to a show:

Japan: Crossfaith w/We Came As Romans

  • Aug 28 Tokyo, Japan @ Shinkiba Studio Coast
  • Sep 01 Fukuoka, Japan @ Fukuoka Beat Station
  • Sep 03 Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Bigcat
  • Sep 04 Alchi, Japan @ Nagoya Diamond Hall
  • Sep 06 Ishikawa, Japan @ Kanazawa Eight Hall
  • Sep 08 Miyagi, Japan @ Sendai Rensa
  • Sep 09 Kanazawa, Japan @ Kawasaki Club Citta

Atticus Enjoy Loud – Present, Future, and Past Headline Tour Dates:

  • Sep 11 Lansing, MI @ The Loft
  • Sep 12-13 Chicago, IL @ Humboldt Park (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 14 Sacramento, CA @Discovery Park (AfterShock Festival)
  • Sep 16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
  • Sep 17 Moorhead, MN @ Gio’s
  • Sep 18 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
  • Sep 19 Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
  • Sep 20 Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 21 West Hollywood, CA @ Sunset Strip Music Festival
  • Sep 23 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
  • Sep 24 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
  • Sep 25 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
  • Sep 27 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
  • Sep 28 Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
  • Sep 30 Knoxville, TN @ The International
  • Oct  01 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
  • Oct  02 Newport, KY @ Thompson House
  • Oct  03 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • Oct  04 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Center
  • Oct  05 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

One thing is for sure, when you are at one of their shows, your adrenaline is pumping through your body at high velocity speed and you can’t help but feel energized and alive.

~ Crank it up loud, Marisol

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We Came As Romans have just released another live video from their upcoming live DVD, Present, Future and Past. This time it is for the song To Plant a Seed. Check out the video here:

We are excited to see them perform at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival next month. This is one band that is going to really rock the stage. The energy that these guys give is a 150% at all times. Their sets are high octane fueled and everyone in the crowd is jumping! You can’t stand still when We Came As Romans perform.

Their upcoming LIVE DVD, Present, Future, and Past is set to release next month on September 2nd. The DVD was filmed at House of Blues in Chicago and truly takes you into the energy of a We Came As Romans performance.

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Make sure to catch We Came As Romans on their headlining tour is in support of the release of Present, Future, and Past. The tour kicks off September 11th in Lansing, MI at The Loft and is presented by Atticus Enjoy Loud. Line-up includes For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades. Check out all the upcoming tour dates for We Came As Romans below and get yourself to a show:

We Came As Romans Upcoming Tour Dates:

  •  Aug 23 Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
  • Aug 24 Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

Japan: Crossfaith w/We Came As Romans

  • Aug 28 Tokyo, Japan @ Shinkiba Studio Coast
  • Sep 01 Fukuoka, Japan @ Fukuoka Beat Station
  • Sep 03 Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Bigcat
  • Sep 04 Alchi, Japan @ Nagoya Diamond Hall
  • Sep 06 Ishikawa, Japan @ Kanazawa Eight Hall
  • Sep 08 Miyagi, Japan @ Sendai Rensa
  • Sep 09 Kanazawa, Japan @ Kawasaki Club Citta

Atticus Enjoy Loud – Present, Future, and Past Headline Tour Dates:

  • Sep 11 Lansing, MI @ The Loft
  • Sep 12-13 Chicago, IL @ Humboldt Park (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 14 Sacramento, CA @Discovery Park (AfterShock Festival)
  • Sep 16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
  • Sep 17 Moorhead, MN @ Gio’s
  • Sep 18 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
  • Sep 19 Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
  • Sep 20 Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 21 West Hollywood, CA @ Sunset Strip Music Festival
  • Sep 23 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
  • Sep 24 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
  • Sep 25 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
  • Sep 27 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
  • Sep 28 Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
  • Sep 30 Knoxville, TN @ The International
  • Oct  01 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
  • Oct  02 Newport, KY @ Thompson House
  • Oct  03 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • Oct  04 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Center
  • Oct  05 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

One thing is for sure, when you are at one of their shows, your adrenaline is pumping through your body at high velocity speed and you can’t help but feel energized and alive.

~ Crank it up loud, Marisol

Information & Links:

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Today our Aftershock Festival Featured Band is We Came As Romans. These guys are amazing and it is awesome to see that they will be making a stop during their busy tour schedule at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival next month. This is one band that is going to really rock the stage. The energy that these guys give is a 150% at all times. Their sets are high octane fueled and everyone in the crowd is jumping! You can’t stand still when We Came As Romans perform.

In addition to their heavy touring schedule, they are just about to release their upcoming LIVE DVD, Present, Future, and Past next month on September 2nd. The DVD was filmed at House of Blues in Chicago and truly takes you into the energy of a We Came As Romans performance.

Band Members: 

  • Dave Stephens – Vocals
  • Kyle Pavone – Vocals
  • Joshua Moore – Guitar
  • Lou Cotton – Guitar
  • Andy Glass – Bass
  • Eric Choi – Drums

Current Music:  Tracing Back Roots – available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tracing-back-roots/id663114135?ign-mpt=uo%3D2

Song to check out: Fade Away from Tracing Back Roots. Check out a tribute video featuring the song:

Video to check out: Ghosts – this is the newly released video for Ghosts which is off the upcoming Live DVD, Present, Future, and Past

 

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Make sure to catch We Came As Romans on their headlining tour is in support of the release of Present, Future, and Past. The tour kicks off September 11th in Lansing, MI at The Loft and is presented by Atticus Enjoy Loud. Line-up includes For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades. Check out all the upcoming tour dates for We Came As Romans below and get yourself to a show:

We Came As Romans Upcoming Tour Dates:

  •  Aug 23 Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
  • Aug 24 Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

Japan: Crossfaith w/We Came As Romans

  • Aug 28 Tokyo, Japan @ Shinkiba Studio Coast
  • Sep 01 Fukuoka, Japan @ Fukuoka Beat Station
  • Sep 03 Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Bigcat
  • Sep 04 Alchi, Japan @ Nagoya Diamond Hall
  • Sep 06 Ishikawa, Japan @ Kanazawa Eight Hall
  • Sep 08 Miyagi, Japan @ Sendai Rensa
  • Sep 09 Kanazawa, Japan @ Kawasaki Club Citta

Atticus Enjoy Loud – Present, Future, and Past Headline Tour Dates:

  • Sep 11 Lansing, MI @ The Loft
  • Sep 12-13 Chicago, IL @ Humboldt Park (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 14 Sacramento, CA @Discovery Park (AfterShock Festival)
  • Sep 16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
  • Sep 17 Moorhead, MN @ Gio’s
  • Sep 18 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
  • Sep 19 Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
  • Sep 20 Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 21 West Hollywood, CA @ Sunset Strip Music Festival
  • Sep 23 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
  • Sep 24 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
  • Sep 25 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
  • Sep 27 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
  • Sep 28 Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
  • Sep 30 Knoxville, TN @ The International
  • Oct  01 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
  • Oct  02 Newport, KY @ Thompson House
  • Oct  03 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • Oct  04 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Center
  • Oct  05 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

One thing is for sure, when you are at one of their shows, your adrenaline is pumping through your body at high velocity speed and you can’t help but feel energized and alive.

Visit www.AFTERSHOCKConcert.com/Ticketswww.Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets to pick up your tickets.

VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stage (seated and standing areas); seated area with shade for dining and private restroom facilities; a VIP commemorative guest laminate, and more. As in the past, ticket discounts will also be available for active military through AFTERSHOCK partner GovX. For full details about all tickets, military ticket discounts, hotel and VIP packages, visit www.AFTERSHOCKConcert.com.

We hope we will be seeing you at this year’s Aftershock Festival. So stay tuned for another band we will be featuring so you can get yourself prepped for a hell of a festival this year! Make sure to stay tuned for our complete Aftershock Festival coverage.

~ Crank it up loud, Marisol

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This fall has a plethora of great tours to go to and one that has to be on your list is the newly announced We Came As Romans headlining tour. The tour presented  by Atticus Enjoy Loud and the lineup will include For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades. We Came As Romans also announced their upcoming release of their live DVD, Present, Future, and Past  on September 2nd, 2014 via Equal Vision Records. The live DVD was filmed during the highly successful Tracing Back Roots Tour at the stunning grand theatre-style House of Blues in Chicago, IL and captures the energy and intensity of their live performance. They have released the video GHOSTS which is off the new DVD. Check it out here:

 

We’re beyond excited to embark on a tour with not only bands we consider extremely talented, but people we are able to call close friends,” explains vocalist Dave Stephens. “We also can’t wait for you all to see the new DVD. We love the way all the live footage turned out and can’t wait to share it with you guys. We hope to see you all very soon on The Present, Future, and Past Tour!” It is going to be an awesome DVD. Check out the track listing for it here:

 

  • Tracing Back Roots
  • Ghosts
  • Fade Away
  • Mis//Understanding
  • I Survive
  • Never Let Me Go
  • Glad You Came
  • Roads That Don’t End and Views That Never Cease
  • To Move On Is to Grow
  • Present, Future, and Past
  • A Moment
  • Medley
  • Hope
  • To Plant A Seed

 

Make sure to catch We Came As Romans on their headlining tour is in support of the release of Present, Future, and Past. The tour kicks off September 11th in Lansing, MI at The Loft and is presented by Atticus Enjoy Loud. Line-up includes For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades.

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Check out all the upcoming tour dates for We Came As Romans below and get yourself to a show:

We Came As Romans Upcoming Tour Dates:

  •  Aug 23 Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
  • Aug 24 Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

Japan: Crossfaith w/We Came As Romans

  • Aug 28 Tokyo, Japan @ Shinkiba Studio Coast
  • Sep 01 Fukuoka, Japan @ Fukuoka Beat Station
  • Sep 03 Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Bigcat
  • Sep 04 Alchi, Japan @ Nagoya Diamond Hall
  • Sep 06 Ishikawa, Japan @ Kanazawa Eight Hall
  • Sep 08 Miyagi, Japan @ Sendai Rensa
  • Sep 09 Kanazawa, Japan @ Kawasaki Club Citta

Atticus Enjoy Loud – Present, Future, and Past Headline Tour Dates:

  • Sep 11 Lansing, MI @ The Loft
  • Sep 12-13 Chicago, IL @ Humboldt Park (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 14 Sacramento, CA @Discovery Park (AfterShock Festival)
  • Sep 16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
  • Sep 17 Moorhead, MN @ Gio’s
  • Sep 18 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
  • Sep 19 Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
  • Sep 20 Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 21 West Hollywood, CA @ Sunset Strip Music Festival
  • Sep 23 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
  • Sep 24 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
  • Sep 25 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
  • Sep 27 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
  • Sep 28 Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
  • Sep 30 Knoxville, TN @ The International
  • Oct  01 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
  • Oct  02 Newport, KY @ Thompson House
  • Oct  03 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • Oct  04 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Center
  • Oct  05 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

One thing is for sure, when you are at one of their shows, your adrenaline is pumping through your body at high velocity speed and you can’t help but feel energized and alive. Check out a video that Rockin Ryan made which includes footage from their set on the Break Down The Walls Tour earlier this year:

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

 

 

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This fall has a plethora of great tours to go to and one that has to be on your list is the newly announced We Came As Romans headlining tour. The tour presented  by Atticus Enjoy Loud and the lineup will include For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades. We Came As Romans are thrilled to announce the release of their live DVD, Present, Future, and Past to be released September 2nd, 2014 via Equal Vision Records. The live DVD was filmed during the highly successful Tracing Back Roots Tour at the stunning grand theatre-style House of Blues in Chicago, IL and captures the energy and intensity of their live performance. Check out the trailer here:

The headlining tour is in support of the release of Present, Future, and Past. The tour kicks off September 11th in Lansing, MI at The Loft and is presented by Atticus Enjoy Loud. Line-up includes For Today, The Color Morale, Crossfaith and Palisades. VIP tickets will go on sale July 25th with public tickets going on sale July 30th.

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We’re beyond excited to embark on a tour with not only bands we consider extremely talented, but people we are able to call close friends,” explains vocalist Dave Stephens. “We also can’t wait for you all to see the new DVD. We love the way all the live footage turned out and can’t wait to share it with you guys. We hope to see you all very soon on The Present, Future, and Past Tour!

The band has upcoming shows in Elmira, New York and Montreal, Canada and will then head to the UK for Reading and Leeds Festivals. Check out all the upcoming tour dates for We Came As Romans below and get yourself to a show:

We Came As Romans Upcoming Tour Dates:

  •  Aug 09 Elmira, NY @ Eldridge Park  (iMatter Fest)
  • Aug 10 Montreal, CAN @ Parc Jean Drapeau
  • Aug 23 Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
  • Aug 24 Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

Japan: Crossfaith w/We Came As Romans

  • Aug 28 Tokyo, Japan @ Shinkiba Studio Coast
  • Sep 01 Fukuoka, Japan @ Fukuoka Beat Station
  • Sep 03 Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Bigcat
  • Sep 04 Alchi, Japan @ Nagoya Diamond Hall
  • Sep 06 Ishikawa, Japan @ Kanazawa Eight Hall
  • Sep 08 Miyagi, Japan @ Sendai Rensa
  • Sep 09 Kanazawa, Japan @ Kawasaki Club Citta

Atticus Enjoy Loud – Present, Future, and Past Headline Tour Dates:

  • Sep 11 Lansing, MI @ The Loft
  • Sep 12-13 Chicago, IL @ Humboldt Park (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 14 Sacramento, CA @Discovery Park (AfterShock Festival)
  • Sep 16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
  • Sep 17 Moorhead, MN @ Gio’s
  • Sep 18 Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
  • Sep 19 Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
  • Sep 20 Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Riot Fest)
  • Sep 21 West Hollywood, CA @ Sunset Strip Music Festival
  • Sep 23 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
  • Sep 24 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
  • Sep 25 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
  • Sep 27 Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
  • Sep 28 Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
  • Sep 30 Knoxville, TN @ The International
  • Oct  01 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
  • Oct  02 Newport, KY @ Thompson House
  • Oct  03 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • Oct  04 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Center
  • Oct  05 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

One thing is for sure, when you are at one of their shows, your adrenaline is pumping through your body at high velocity speed and you can’t help but feel energized and alive. Check out a video that Rockin Ryan made which includes footage from their set on the Break Down The Walls Tour earlier this year:

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

 

 

Ben Mitchell has not only been a great friend to all of us here at Music Junkie Press but also is one of hell of a concert goer. We get to run in to him at almost every show we are covering! He also worked with us when we covered the Dir En Grey show in San Francisco and interviewed  bassist, Toshiya for us. You can check out that video right here:

 

Ben has been sharing his Top Ten Albums of 2013 and we are pleased to present them here for you:

#10 album goes to “The Paradigm Shift” by Korn.

I was never a huge Korn fan by any means, but this new album was very impressive. It is their first album welcoming back original guitarist Brian “Head” Welch and the band continues to evolve their sound while keeping its roots. Check out their video for “Never Never”

 

#9 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Feel” by Sleeping With Sirens

Big year for SWS. “Feel” reached No. 3 overall on the Billboard charts when it came out….which is HUGE for a band on an independent label. Their fanbase is growing very rapidly. Got to meet the band several this year + they are super cool guys. Album also features guest vocals from MGK, Matty Mullins from Memphis May fire, Fronz from Attila, and Shay from Dayshell. Check out their lead single “Alone” featuring MGK.

 

#8 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Tracing Back Roots” by We Came As Romans

WCAR has found a successful formula combining clean/unclean vocals and making each song on their albums extremely catchy. The difference between them and the other bands in their genre is that their lyrics actually mean something and reach out to a positive audience. The album also features guest vocals from Aaron Gillespie (The Almost/Underoath). Check out my favorite song off of Tracing Back Roots: “Hope”

 

#7 Favorite Album of 2013 – “What You Don’t See” by The Story So Far

Here comes your daily dose of Pop-Punk by local heroes TSSF. These guys reside in Walnut Creek and are quite possibly the biggest Bay Area band you haven’t heard of. When they’re not opening for bands like New Found Glory, they are selling out their own shows leading the new wave of pop-punk. Their new album “What You Don’t See” has a ton of energy and is a solid album. Check out their video for “Empty Space” which contains footage by Pier 39!

 

#6 Favorite Album of 2013 – “The Blackest Beautiful” by letlive.

THE most energetic band in music. I cannot do letlive. justice by describing their live performances. I’m just going to say you HAVE to see them for yourself, and you will thank me that you did. As far as the album goes, it is another solid effort front-to-back jammed-packed with deep lyrical content and catchy riffs. They will be back here in March opening up for Bring Me The Horizon….it will sell out…..so better buy tickets fast! Check out their lead single off of The Blackest Beautiful – “Banshee (Ghost Fame)”

 

#5 Favorite Album of 2013: “Heart Attack” by Man Overboard

It’s just a plain fun album to listen to. The songs are short and basic, and there are enough of them to keep you satisfied. Rise Records isn’t known for pop-punk, but Man Overboard will be a band that will continue to grow on their label and will hopefully be around a long time. Check out their single, “Where I Left You”

 

#4 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Legendary” by The Summer Set

Definitely the poppiest + happiest album on my list this year. Some of their songs are cheesy, but the whole album is incredibly catchy nonetheless. It’s been a big year for them as they are starting to become mainstream + even got to open the IHeartRadio concert in Vegas. They are actually doing a mini-acoustic tour playing this entire album. One of those stops is at Bottom of the Hill in SF in February….it will sell out…just saying. Check out their radio hit “Boomerang”

#3 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Common Courtesy” by A Day To Remember 

ADTR self-produced this album while in a lawsuit with Victory Records…..it took awhile but they somehow managed to release it, and they did not disapoint! It’s trulya record for their fans and combines their unique sound of pop/punk/hardcore for everyone to enjoy. They even have some great acoustic tracks. One of my favorite bands to see live and one of the most underrated bands in music today. Check out their brand new video for “Right Back At It Again”

 

#2 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Vessel” by twenty one pilots 

Just do yourself a favor and watch all of the music videos Twenty One Pilots have put out this year….you’ll thank me. At one moment you’ll hear rapping, the next you’ll be in the middle of a dance party, and the next moment you will be hearing a serenade. The most energetic 2-piece group I know….they will be headlining big stages very soon. You can count on that! Check out their video for “Car Radio”

 

Here it is…..

My #1 Favorite Album of 2013 goes to…..(drumroll)

“Rise” by Skillet Music 

Extremely easy choice. Those who know me probably aren’t shocked, but Skillet truly deserves this top spot. Their previous album “Awake” is one of my all-time favorite albums, and I am happy to say that their follow up does not disappoint! “Rise” is an amazing album and has a great combination of rock and pop tracks for every listener to enjoy. They are headlining The Roadshow which stops in San Jose on January 16th! Which means I hope to see a lot of people there.  Check out their new video for “Sick Of It”

 

Great list Ben!! We look forward to what 2014 will bring!

~ Marisol