Just passed the skyline of Chicago en route to Milwaukee. A longer stint than usual at the US Border has turned long drive into a marathon. Days like these, I kneel and give praise to whatever God provided us with the good fortune to advance to the tour bus level. We’ve done drives as long as these in vans and it is no fun at all.
Had an enjoyable week of Rink Rock in Canada. Sarnia, Sudbury and Sault St Marie. Great nights. I should note however that one of the great fears as a live performer is to stand on stage and say, “Its great to be here in Denver!”, when you are actually in Dallas. This fear is heightened significantly when you do three towns back to back to back whose names start with the same letter. The alert is higher, of course, because the chances of a slip of the tongue are so greatly increased when alliteration comes into play. An internal monologue is required.
“Great to be here in SSSSSSSS….think about it now……Sudbury!”
It was grand to have Jeremy Fisher on board for those days. He is a grand fella. I’ve has my super portable recording rig on the road and have been writing and recording demos for the new GBS CD as much as possible. Sat in the back lounge of the bus and wrote with Sean and Jeremy on a tune that Sean debuted in the Solo Slot last night. Caught a wee vid of the first demo recording of it on my iPhone.
Click the image below to watch the video!
Oh the technology. My education continues.
Speaking of higher learning, I learned that ‘midget’ is a derogatory term last night. Unfortunately, I learned this after blurting it out in front of 1000 people. Apparently, “Little People” is the preferred term. Apparently there is a reality TV series of the same name. Hmm. It is not my place to judge one’s chosen nomenclature. But it is my place to apologize for my not keeping up to speed on Political Correctness. Much apologies to Little People everywhere. Rest assured it will not happen again.
Rolling to Milwaukee. Sounds like a Blues song doesn’t it? Perhaps another back lounge writing session is in order.
Keep you posted.
Cheers,
Alan