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I don’t remember where I left off…

We have to really concentrate to remember the day, even. But we do that based on how we think the turnouts might be. Monday night in Chapel Hill, for example. It is an understatement to say there weren’t many people there. In fact, I think we got into negative numbers. Maybe that’s not fair. Teresa from The Virgo Nine, who played before us, and her husband, Gavin were there. They put us up, too. Thanks so much you guys.

The night before the same crew was at Ghost Town in Asheville, NC. Ghost Town is a collective of creatives that run a space for various events. This night was intended to be 4 bands with a crowd. Two of them backed out at the last minute, and took whatever local crowd there was with them. (We hope that “grandfather” is feeling better.) But the night was not lost. It was a reunion with some long time friends, Jackie, and Adam, whom Barry grew up with. So we tore it up like we used to, with improvisational channeling… and every one played. This is how we started, 15 years ago, or more. It was a very musical night. There were lots of cats.

Today we are doubling back across NC towards TN for the show in Nashville. Because of its musical history, Nashville is a tough town to play in. Like Portland, there are a bazillion musical acts of all shapes and sizes, and specifically to Nashville, and some other places like Memphis, anything that claims to have an “Americana” angle is treated with a bit of skepticism, Kind of like going to New York or L.A. to become a film star etc. Competition for that identity is high. None of this really bothers us as a band. We know where we come from and how sincere we are. But it is good for us to keep this all in mind. That said, we do expect some friends to come out. This show marks the beginning of the “Home Tour.” We have many friends in Nashville, both friends and family in Murray, Kentucky, and Louisville. And starting in Minnesota, the venues/festivals we are playing are putting up “accomadations.” (I cannot figure out how to spell that word.)

Also very much looking forward to Murray and Louisville… Dave and I both call Louisville home. Both of our families are going to turn out. And both families are pretty big. We are a little concerned for the bar which is said to be small.By the way, I know the formatting here is a bit spotty. Internet access is random. And When we find it, I have very little time to work out the kinks. Thanks for your patience. Hopefully more soon.

ps. Other notes:

Salim is feeling better. Last night he had a dream he was in the finals of American Idol. He got a call while we were on tour, saying that he got the wild card slot. Paula was very nice to him. He is a lady killer.

Our allergies apparently stayed in Portland.

We are almost out of shirts to sell.