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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Megan and Liz American Rag Tour - Macy's Paramus New Jersey

This post is sponsored by the Everywhere Society

This weekend I was invited to Macy's in Paramus New Jersey by my friends at the Everywhere Society to hear an acoustic set from sisters Megan and Liz, the music duo from Michigan who are on their American Rag 2013 Tour.
Megan and Liz - Macy's American Rag Concert Tour
Megan and Liz - at Macy's Paramus New Jersey - American Rag Tour

I asked my sister to accompany me on the the car ride up from CT via Connecticut's Merritt Parkway to the New Jersey Garden State Parkway. After all, it's only fitting that sisters go see sisters! But Megan and Liz aren't just any kind of sisters - they are also fraternal twins! I should also add that twins and triplets run in our family! We currently have two sets of twins and one set of triplets. WOWZA!

The ride up there was beautiful, it was a clear late summer day, and along the CT Merritt Parkway, we spotted several deer, about 10 feet from the roadside, grazing on the long summer grass. So magnificent. Dangerously close, but so beautiful.

This was my second time at Macy's Paramus New Jersey in the Garden State Plaza Mall, and let me tell you, parking is crazy! After we stalked shoppers leaving we were finally able to nab a spot, and made it to the Macy's juniors section to see the show.

The fans started lining up well before the 2pm start time, and by the time we arrived it was about five deep around the stage.
Fans line up for Megan and Liz - Macy's - American Rag Tour
Fans line up for Megan and Liz - Macy's - American Rag Tour
I was able to chat with some of the fans while we were waiting for the girls to arrive, and they were so excited when they found out on twitter that they could meet the duo here at Macy's Paramus NJ, hear a mini-session, get their autograph, and, if they had tickets, then go see them tonight at the Gramercy Theater in neighboring New York City.

But the best thing? You didn't need a ticket to hear the girls at Macy's today!

The girls were great! And even though they were suffering some vocal fatigue from their jammed-filled concert dates, they toughed it out and sang several songs from their new album.
Macy's - American Rag Tour - Megan and Liz
Macy's - American Rag Tour - Megan and Liz
The highlight for me was getting to see these girls meet their fans. They were sincerely so happy to welcome them and they were equally pleasant to each and every single person who came out to meet them. Even though the line for autographs stretched on, and on, AND ONNNN. They were as sweet and warm to the first fan -- as they were to the last.
Megan and Liz Meet and Greet Session at Macy's Paramus New Jersey
Megan and Liz Meet and Greet Session at Macy's Paramus New Jersey
I was able to spend a few minutes with Maria, one of the sales associates who works in the American Rag Junior section at the Paramus store, and she was able to help me find some of the cute clothes Megan and Liz were wearing.
Macy's American Rag on Megan and Liz
American Rag at Macy's on Megan and Liz
Don't you LOVE the American Rag separates the girls are sporting? And you can shop the look, too!  Liz, left, is wearing American Rag denim overalls, and Megan, right, is wearing American Rag faux leather mixed media jacket.

Macy's is sponsoring mini-concert-sets in some of their stores near the major cities that Megan and Liz are playing in on their American Rag Tour. With a $25.00 purchase, you can meet Megan and Liz after their set! 
Get some back to school clothes - and a Megan and Liz autograph! It's a Win-Win!

Here's a list of some of the upcoming host Macy's in-house concerts.

And follow the tour on Twitter at @raggedmag

Thursday, August 15, 4PM
Macy's Castleton Mall, Indianapolis, IN

Saturday, August 24, 1 PM
Macy's Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ

Sunday, September 1, 2 PM
Macy's Coral Springs, Ft.Lauderdale, FL

Saturday, September 7, 1 PM
Macy's Fashion Square, Scottsdale, AZ

Sunday, September 15, 2 PM
Macy's Washington Square, Portland, OR

We had a great time visiting with Megan and Liz!

I even got to meet up briefly with some fellow New England bloggers that I had met the last time I was in the Paramus Mall, Jennifer from MommaDandDaBoyz (@mommaDandDaBoyz) and Monica from     SoFamilyOnline  (@Sofamilyonline)

The only downside of the Saturday trip was we took a wrong turn out of the mall and ended up coming home on I-95 via the George Washington Bridge. UGH! $13.00 toll to cross the bridge only to sit in bumper to bumper traffic for an hour. What is up with that? GPS should be auto-programmed to avoid the GW Bridge! 

But it was meant to be as we saw so many road signs with family names...and we stopped and had a late lunch at my favorite Norwalk restaurant - the Mediterraneo!  YUM!

Are you going to see Megan and Liz on their concert tour?

Have you started your fall clothes shopping?

Did you ever take a wrong turn that ended up bringing you to where you really wanted to be?

I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!

Were you there?  Here's more pictures and remember to "Like" the Home Place Facebook page!


DISCLAIMER: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post about Megan and Liz's American Rag Tour. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.

20 comments:

  1. I have to admit, I have never heard of these two, but, you are right. They are aDORable. I love the leather sweater jacket and will have to stop at Macy's to see more of their fall fashions.

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    1. They are up and coming, so expect to hear a lot more about these two!

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  2. It's so nice to see young musicians on the rise happily taking so much time with fans. And I totally love that jacket!

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    1. Alicia, I think seeing that was the best part! They were truly so sweet with all their fans!

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  3. Great post Bonnie! It is nice to read about young talent..not to mention such beauties! Looks like a great event you were able to attend. Wonderful photos too! Perhaps someday we could hook up to go to an event together...would love that!

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    1. Thank you so much - you don't know how much I appreciate your compliments about the pictures and how much it means to me. And yes, we need to plan to attend an event together! That would be great!

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  4. I'd never heard of these two but I love that jacket!

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    1. I'm loving that jacket too! It also comes in black faux leather...but the brown goes so much better with the sleeves!

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  5. I'm actually a New Jersey native (came to CT for college) and I've always been a huge fan of that mall! I have to be honest, Ive never heard of Megan and Liz but now I'll be sure to keep an eye out!

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    1. Kyle...that mall is great. Parking, however, is the worst I've ever seen. When we left, there were a line of cars following us to our car. I can't imagine how they get through Christmas!

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  6. Cute girls. I have boy/girl twins too! Only one is a performer though!Michelle Brennan

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    1. Michelle, I didn't know you had twins in your family too! It truly is 2x the love...and 2x the work. Bless you!

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  7. Sounds like a lot of fun, and great that you got to go with your sister! I love all the photos too. Makes us feel almost like we were there with you. :-)

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    1. Thanks Tara! My sister has had a pretty trying year, being the caregiver for both her in-laws who recently passed away. It was good to have some sister-time!

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  8. looks like it was a great event. I'll have to keep my eye out for those two.

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    1. They are the cutest! Definitely follow them, they are stars on the rise!

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  9. Wow look at the turn out for those two! Seems like they have a great fanbase!

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  10. Hi! My name is Tiffany. I was there and am in alot of these photos. I was just wondering if i could get a copy w/o the tags. Im the one in the 54th subscriber shirt. Thank you!

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    1. Hi Tiffany, I'm not sure what you mean by without tags. I didn't think that any of the pictures in the facebook album were tagged. In any case, you should be able to right click on any of the pictures from the facebook album and save them. I can also email you copies of the ones with you in them. I'm at homeplaceblogger@live.com, just email me with your email address.

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