Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Back in Canada! for a few days.... Ny was cool, but i go a little batty when i am there for more than a couple days, i like quiet places.... Boston town was killer but Portland Maine wins the brownie badge... i didn't even think there were 300 rocka's there, esp on a monday night. well done Maine. Picked up Chad, our trusty time tested crew guy last night in Moncton. Once upon a time the coldplay lifer roadies berated him for loading gear in running shoes with a smoke in one hand and a beer in the other... thats why we love him. Chad will also be opening a bunch of the rest of the tour as Nordic Nomadic, his music is on myspace, dig it. Halifax tonight... they had a massive explosion there in the harbour once....
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Snow Days.
Oh, east coast, we forgot about your insane weather.... lots of snow last few days. Wash DC slayed except for the desk clerk at the hotel who refused to allow a late check out at noon. seriously, who does that? anyways, i threw up on their hotel, so we're even... another warm reception and great show at johnny brendas in philly and then a late night jaunt to jersey 'cause poor Remco, our beloved tour manager extrordinaire , and chris our pale skinned photographer volunteered to get up at 7 am to load into the conan obrian show whilst us delicate rockers slumbered till noon... thanks boys, bonus for you.... watched Rambo 4.... hung around NBC sudios at rockafeller plaza all afternoon. hair makeup, soundcheck... pleasently surprised to see conan playing an SG guitar while running through his rehearsals. the kid can play... played the show and the best part was they had "that guy" from every vegas big boxing match ever introduce us! "LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!" you know the guy. huge voice, great tan.... played a party in manhattan later last night and stepped out into a crazy snow storm... maids at hotels need to keep it down at 8am cause we gots to get our beauty sleep.... bowery ballroom tonight.
Monday, February 18, 2008
"What difference could it possibly make if crossed back and forth over this same mountain until doomsday? A mountain was a mountain, time was time, and route selection was route selection. The only thing that mattered was speed and ground made good. My destination was determined by time; the physical position of that ultimate destination was only incidental to my reason for being here. The frustration and mental torture i had been suffering were completely of my own making- and completely within my power to disregard." -words to tour by.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
The south prevails! Atlanta and Ashville both bring the good vibes and give the best shows of this tour a run for their money... everyone is in such good spirits, every night the crowds blow our minds with the Love. THANKS!!!!! Hotel last night had firm and soft pillows. decadence. Heading up the East coast now, Conan Obrian show on the 21st. Tonight is the last show with Blood On the Wall... we will all be sad to say goodbye, you guys rule!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
A pathetic picture
Hotel window looks out onto a 24hr wal-mart. Got my own room (new occasional mental health band rule). Shitty Steak and a bottle of jamesons for dinner... sewing up rips in jeans, listening to Heart....All that's needed is a good book and a bunch of cats.... I sincerley hope your valentines day was better than mine....
Alabama bound.
happy valentines day! remember us lonely ones out on the road... Alabama is killer. amazing venue with great food and lovely staff and an airstream trailer filled with crazy books and dvds to explore whilst waiting to rock. Another wonderful crowd, so vocal and full of rock power. we're lovin every minute of it. day off today in the beautiful southern sun. Atlanta tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Desert vibes...
Been driving through the desert for 3 days... lots of bad music in the van, zoning out the window watching the alien rock formations and menacing plant life going by. Listening to audiobooks and eating yogurt is important these days. Austin represents on a sunday night for Blood on the wall, Black mountain and Dead Meadow, My bed is massive and white with a thousand pillows to sink into and Dallas looms ahead.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
newest fan!!!!
whilst blk mntn were on stage rocking Los Angeles, My sister Rae Anne and her hsband Jonathon had Matt's first niece, Laurel. Welcome Laurel!!!!
movin on
San Diego..........SOLD OUT!!!!! another amazing show. all the crowds are so vocal and it makes us rock so much harder..... mass love, goodbye to howlin' rain (best band going) , drive through the dunes to tempe arizona, beautiful country, hook up with "blood on the wall" for the next week and a half... they are awesome. psychadelic beach is the password. tucson, great show head to hotel at 3am. tried to covertly jump the fence into the motel 6 pool but a Rambo secutrity guard ran out of nowhere and threatened to mase me. he wanted it so bad but luckily i held my tongue and crawled back to the room with my tail between my legs... facist.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Day 4 BlkMntn Winter 08 Tour
Monday feb 4th, Seattle SOLD OUT, Portland, SOLD OUT... California's Mountain passes, Blizzards and overturned drunk drivers. Stopped to help out. Crap Travel lodge in Northern California with no heat. Awoke this AM in Red Bluff to a most beautiful California Day. Sunshine and Blue sky's and a 3 hour drive to San Francisco. Spirits are high.... Frey and Justin ride along and help out and make us laugh (therefore we do not kill each other). San Fran is beautiful today and the staff at The Independant are friendly and hospitable... many clubs could take a lesson from these guys. Big show tonight and it's our tour mates, Howlin' Rains home town. more...
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