Last night's show was at Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA. We played this venue one other time about a year ago with Punchline. Pittsburgh is their hometown, so that show was great! This show was great as well. There were almost 400 people and everything went smoothly.
This venue is really nice. It's basically a dance club that brings bands in for shows. The lights are the highlight of this place. There are all sorts of crazy designs and things you can have projecting on the wall behind the band. I ran the lights during our guys' set, and it was a good time. I was even changing the lights at the bar. Ha. Good times.
After the show, we all went to our buddy Dustin's house. (Dustin is the bassist from My American Heart....we're on tour with them right now). There was a crazy amount of food and drinks there for everyone. All three bands on the tour came to hang out. We stayed for a couple hours and then made our way to our hotel outside of town.
We woke up this morning and drove to Lancaster, PA for tonight's show.
That's where I'm at right now. The show has been good so far. I'll fill you in with details once it's over...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Columbus, OH (The Basement)
Monday's show was at the Basement in Columbus, OH. Ahhh we love Columbus. The guys always seem to get a solid crowd response there. This show was no exception. There was no local on the bill, so our guys got a good sound check. This is a rare thing for them. The show was really good. It was sold out (300 people) and everything.
After the show, we went to Matt's cousin's house. He made us some amazing chicken wings and mashed potatoes. I love good hospitality! We stayed there for the night. The next morning we woke up and drove to our show in Pittsburgh.
We always have a great time in Columbus. I look forward to coming back.
After the show, we went to Matt's cousin's house. He made us some amazing chicken wings and mashed potatoes. I love good hospitality! We stayed there for the night. The next morning we woke up and drove to our show in Pittsburgh.
We always have a great time in Columbus. I look forward to coming back.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI (The Intersection)
Last night's show was legit! It was the biggest show of the tour (so far). 660 people rolled through the door. This was our first time playing in Grand Rapids, and it was great!
We're playing a headlining show in the front room of the venue in about 10 days. I hope some kids from this show come back to see us again!
Grand Rapids seems like a sweet place. I'm stoked to go back soon...
We're playing a headlining show in the front room of the venue in about 10 days. I hope some kids from this show come back to see us again!
Grand Rapids seems like a sweet place. I'm stoked to go back soon...
Sunday, April 27, 2008
DAY OFF (Rockford, IL)
We had yesterday off, so we spent the day in Rockford. We all stayed at my friend's house. It was a great day. We all got to catch up on some sleep. Everyone did laundry too. We're all happy about that!
We went over to another one of my friend's place for a cookout that evening. It was awesome. We ate some great food and had a lot of fun. I'm glad that the band finally got to hang out with my crew of college friends.
*Thanks to all my ISU crew for such a great weekend! We had a blast and really appreciate the hospitality.
I'm now at our show in Grand Rapids, MI. Tonight should be another good one! We're playing this venue again (smaller room) in like two weeks. Hopefully we can hook some kids in tonight and get them back here for our upcoming show!
We went over to another one of my friend's place for a cookout that evening. It was awesome. We ate some great food and had a lot of fun. I'm glad that the band finally got to hang out with my crew of college friends.
*Thanks to all my ISU crew for such a great weekend! We had a blast and really appreciate the hospitality.
I'm now at our show in Grand Rapids, MI. Tonight should be another good one! We're playing this venue again (smaller room) in like two weeks. Hopefully we can hook some kids in tonight and get them back here for our upcoming show!
Rockford, IL (Forest Hills Lodge)
Friday's show was at Forest Hills Lodge in Rockford, IL. We'd never played Rockford before. Man, this show was good! About 450 people were there. The set went over well and everyone had a good time.
A whole crew of my college friends (some of them live in Rockford) came out to the show. It was the first time that a few of them had seen the band play live. I'm glad that they finally got to see them perform.
After the show, some of the guys went to a dance party on Mayday's RV. I went back to my friend's house and hung out with my old crew from college. It was a good night!
A whole crew of my college friends (some of them live in Rockford) came out to the show. It was the first time that a few of them had seen the band play live. I'm glad that they finally got to see them perform.
After the show, some of the guys went to a dance party on Mayday's RV. I went back to my friend's house and hung out with my old crew from college. It was a good night!
Friday, April 25, 2008
La Crosse, WI (The Warehouse)
Last night's show was at The Warehouse in La Crosse, WI. The venue was like 400 capacity, but it was on the third floor of a building. As a result, the fire code only allowed 200 people in the room. The show sold out.
The sound was pretty good. The guys sounded really good too. It was an early show, which was nice. After the show, we just went back to the hotel and hung out.
We're playing this same venue again on 5/9 (on of our headlining shows). I hope some people from last night's show come back to see the guys play their longer set!
Tonight we're in Rockford, IL. The show should be really good! All of my college roommates are coming out to see the guys, so that'll be cool. I'm looking forward to a good night.
The sound was pretty good. The guys sounded really good too. It was an early show, which was nice. After the show, we just went back to the hotel and hung out.
We're playing this same venue again on 5/9 (on of our headlining shows). I hope some people from last night's show come back to see the guys play their longer set!
Tonight we're in Rockford, IL. The show should be really good! All of my college roommates are coming out to see the guys, so that'll be cool. I'm looking forward to a good night.
Tinley Park, IL (Mojoe's)
Wednesday's show was in Tinley Park (Chicago suburb). We've played Chicago a lot, but never Tinley Park. The show was sold out (450 people).
The show was kind of weird. The guys played well, but the crowd was kind of stale. Some buddies of ours came out to the show. It was good to see them. After the show, we stayed with a friend in Chicago.
The show was kind of weird. The guys played well, but the crowd was kind of stale. Some buddies of ours came out to the show. It was good to see them. After the show, we stayed with a friend in Chicago.
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