Quick Notes to Catch Up

So I'm sitting on the bus on my way to Dallas and I'm realizing there is no way I will be able to catch up on my travels thus far. So I'm just going to throw out a few cities/shows that stand out in my head and start 'from scratch', so to speak. I'll try to update this thing every day or two. Now that I'm caught up, I think I should be able to...

Philly/NYC - these two shows were pretty sweet. The Philly show was the CD Release Party and the guys sold out the World Cafe (think Triple Door in Seattle, but better). I didn't get to see the show because the merch booth was outside the doors, but the people who were buying CDs were incredibly enthusiastic (Cathy, you had fun, no?). :) In NYC we (sort of) opened for The Roots. I say (sort of) because there were two different shows that night, ours being the first. When DK was done, the venue was cleared out so the Roots could load-in. It was fun to see them chillin' in the Green Room as we were loading out.

Aurora, IL - We were supposed to be playing the "Blues on the Fox" festival, but a crazy storm ripped through just before the opening band went on, so the Mayor canceled the gig. I've never seen rain and wind like that before. It was nuts! We were able to salvage a show at a local Irish Pub, so all was good in the end.

Fort Wayne, IN - Two words...Rib Fest! :)

Kona, Hawaii - As most of you know I took a few days to travel to Kona, HI to take part in the first of two half marathon's this summer, both supporting CCFA's Team Challenge. What a great trip. I might have to write up a separate post about that trip.

Thunder Bay, Ontario - Who would have thunk that the best weather of the trip thus far would be in Canada? Not only that, we were 8 hours north in Canada! The show was very cool and the crew/hospitality were 2nd to none!

Burlington, VT - We had a full day off in Burlington and one of Davy's street team members invited us up to their cottages that are on Lake Champlain. It was a great day of RnR (and a few beers). The show the next night was very cool. The Higher Ground (name of the venue) was one of the coolest I've been in so far. Great stage/sound/bar...and probably the best Green Room on the country! Great to see you at the show Corey!

Pleasantville, NY - Not to be 'punny', but this was a very pleasant town! Great festival and great people. We ended up partying with members from North Mississippi All Stars and Big Head Todd and the Monsters after the show. Good times were had by all!

Saint Louis, MO - This show ended up being a bit of surprise because the 'venue' was the back deck at a bar/restaurant. Definitely the smallest stage the guys have played so far. But the patio was full and people had a good time. And to top it off, we were right across the street from Busch Stadium the day after the All-Star Game. Wish we would have been in town a day earlier!

Napa/Sonoma, CA - Yet another CCFA half marathon that I will write more about later. :)

Red Rocks, Colorado - This place is always regarded as one of the best outdoor stages in the world and it definitely lived up to the hype! It was so beautiful there. People compare it to the Gorge, but they are two totally different, but amazing experiences. Thanks for coming to the show Steph!

And here we are on our way to Dallas, Texas and I have to say, Middle America sure is flat! Looking forward to the coming weeks/months as we gear up for 30 shows with Chickenfoot, featuring Sammy Hager (Van Halen), Chad Smith (Chili Peppers), Michael Anthony (Van Halen) and Joe Satriani (Joe Satriani). That should be a blast!

Till next time...hopefully soon!