Day off in Atlanta and it is hot. Feels amazing after the chilliness of Cleveland and New York. A bit too tempting to spend the day sitting in the hotel though. A shopping excursion should remedy that.
Apr 302010
Day ??: New York
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Apr 232010
So apparently the Holland tunnel does not allow trailers of any kind. We found this out the hard way. 1.5 hours later we found ourselves inside the city and only 2 hours late to soundcheck. No time to do things properly, a quick linecheck and it’s time for the opener. Nonetheless mixed a great show on the Soundcraft V6.
Found out i’m not that far from home.
Apr 232010
Another riviting drive
And we’re in Canada.
The venue had ample parking for load in
I had an idea involving traffic management.
Pretty interesting venue
And a quick 8 hr drive through super troopers territory and were back
On the road to New York
Day 11: Minneapolis,
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Apr 162010
Spirits are high!
Being told this one one of the best shows yet. Was quite worried at first due to a late start on loadin, a crazy crosspatch, and a crazy crazy mix position. The board was on a platform suspended from the roof and accessed by a 20 ft high, railless catwalk. But Joe rocked it and everything sounded great.
In the heartland now
Day 10: Omaha, NB
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Apr 162010
Another massive day of driving and we’re in Omaha. Of course we arrive at 7:30 pm, load in was 4pm, soundcheck was 6pm, and doors are at 8. But Jay the soundguy had his system running perfectly and we were up and running by 8:30. Amazing system amazing show and we’re off to the next town.
A small string section (it’s allways the cello).
Get to sleep in tommorow.
Day 9: Denver, CO
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Apr 142010
Driving.
The word has a whole new meaning. Today we did a 9 hour drive then came to the venue and did a show. Next time you see artists on stage consider how they got there.
There are a large quantity of tv and inside jokes. And inside jokes about tv. This appears to be the only means of survival.
Exciting road signs and the scrambling to take photos that shortly ensues.
Day 8: Salt Lake City
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Apr 132010
Another 220 miles and we’re in salt lake city.
Some attempts at spreading out
Long car rides lead to some interesting sitting techniques.
There was a rock show
And there was packing up a rock show.
Now it’s time for 18 more shows in a row.
Apr 132010
Ah, the excitement begins. I use these days to catch up on blogs, emails, and everything. This time I get shotgun and hang with Geoff as he drives. Rolled out at 11am. Saw some sights.
Much sleeping occured on the van… Not enough though apparently.
We found a turtle
And some more sights
By the healthy hour of 2:30am we found a hotel
Where this is now being written in prosponement of sleep.
Day 6: Seattle WA
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Apr 122010
My brother is here! Came out for load in and helped unload us. Not an unconsiderable feat given the lack of elevator and state of the loading dock.
Once inside, the venue looked pretty cool. Great basment vibe. Good place to hang out.
Seattle is one of my favorite cities. A serious contender for a post tour place to settle down. But it’s far to early to think about that. Also every day I’ve spent there has been deceptively sunny and warm. I hear that that weather is not usual.
But before you know it, time to pack up and go home.
Apr 112010
We’ve been using portland as a hub. Comming back to it each day. Eugune was about a hour and a half drive.
That’s Monica and Geoff, our wonderful trailer, and our wonderful view.
Eugune was a great town. We roll in and there’s a giant festival of sorts going on with lots of tents selling craft items. We find the venue and there’s subs behind quilts and homemade wooden speaker stands. The system sounded great and the people were really nice and helpfull.
And yes, the A.K.A.s really are everywhere.
Oh, and it rained.