What I love most about driving around in Los Angeles is listening to 88.5 KCSN’s America Alternative.  Love it people, seriously LOVE IT!  So when I got into my car a few mornings ago and turned it on and heard some bad ass Bobby Osborne It just made my day!  It is all I have been listening to when I am at home.   I think it is safe to say that music has always been a driving force in my life.  Especially growing up in L.A. where you spend a lot of time driving around in your car.  The music you listen to can become the perfect soundtrack for your commute.  And for me, I am often working out a painting or idea for a photo while I’m driving. So if I’m not listening to NPR or whatever I have on me, I’m usually flipping through the radio because sometimes I want to be surprised by something instead of just listening to what my normal predilections are. flo rida sugar download

For your listening pleasure – Certain by Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press.

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