08.10.08
Watched the debate at one of Erin’s bars. Erin is the drummer I’ll be working for for the next 7 weeks. Super chill dude, good times all around. We got some ‘fufuchinos’, which is basically a frapachino (sp?) with lots of delicious alcohol goodness mixed in. The debate ended and trivia started, which made us head to the doors. We called it an early night, but had a night cap of ‘Dog Whisperer’. Anyone seen this show? The dude completely reminds me of Dr. Nick from The Simpsons (‘Hi everybody!’).
Caught a cab to the production space, and much to our luck the bus was armed and ready to go. But our luck changed quickly when Loren, our bus driver, told us the bus was a no go. It ended up being an easy fix, being the ignition harness and something to do with the computer. The bus would end up meeting us at the venue later that night. Soooo, we ended up renting a 12 passenger van and a U-Haul box truck to get us to Spo-Compton. Things could have been a total disaster, but they weren’t.
On this tour we will have several opening acts. Annuals are the supporting act, from North Carolina, and will be with us for the whole tour. Themes were the opening act of the evening and will also be with us for the next two weeks. Both bands are stellar as all heck, Annuals being a pleasant surprise.
Show wise, things went okay. It’s going to take a few shows to get things dialed in. Drums are drums, but keyboards and programs are a different story. But things will of course be a-okay. And after the hick-up this morning, I’d call this day a complete success. I mean hey, I got to throw a kid off the stage.
09.10.08
Tonight - Missoula, Montana. The drive from Spo-Compton to Missoula was absolutely gorgeous. The venue is pretty small. Probably holds 500 kids. Last nights show held about 800. Things are starting to go a little smoother with load-in. Something I've learned in this life is drama somehow never goes away, whether you're involved directly or not. This time I am not directly involved, but it still pisses me off because I have to hear both sides. Why can't people just fucking talk face to face? Yes it's confrontation, but come on. So theres that. I really don't want to go into great detail.
Show starts in right now. Themes and Annuals. Go times.
Tomorrow - Casper, Wyoming.
I love you all.
Cheers.
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