Driving through Georgia was striking. When I think of "The South", these are the pictures I think of. I drove through Georgia a lot when I was younger, and it was nice to get a refresher in wet greens and bright red Georgia clay. There was a lot of road, and a lot to see. Seemingly abandoned factories, gun/pawn shops as far as the eye can see, farms, large houses next to run-down shanties... like I said, it was all very striking and there was loads to take in.
Suffice to say, I think the drive through Georgia has been my favorite so far.
We arrived in Columbus with plenty of time to spare. It really is no wonder the devil went down to Georgia, because it was fucking hot. The downtown area reminds me of Salem, Mass actually, sans the ocean. To say The Loft was nice would be the understatement of the year. Everyone there was very accommodating, the green room was HUGE (there was a studio and a couple of showers upstairs!) and the stage was particularly nice. Very pro, and everyone was very sweet. They even got us food.
One thing that’s been so great about the tour is meeting all sorts of awesome people. Samantha, Charlie, Diane, Brad, Chris, Cecil, Katrine, and people I’m probably forgetting-- you’re the best.
Met up with a buddy from high school, Robert, who I hadn;t seen since we graduated. Him and his friend Dan run an awesome studio in Atlanta, and you can check it out here: http://www.wizkidsound.com.
Anyway, they were telling me about this one time they were playing a show and were heckled and commanded by an unruly crowd to play Dave Matthews covers-- lest physical violence be inflicted upon them. Which is funny, cos you think it’d be the other way around.
Stayed in Fayettesville with Jen’s family friend. Sorta got lost along the way, which was upsetting. But it’s bound to happen on a trip this long. Got to bed around 4:30am. (Thanks to Iliana, Anabella, and Vaughn for letting us crash at their house).
In Murfreesboro right now, which according to Ross’ dad will mark the halfway point in terms of mileage on this tour.
Okay kids, till tomorrow...
Cheers,
Henry
Suffice to say, I think the drive through Georgia has been my favorite so far.
We arrived in Columbus with plenty of time to spare. It really is no wonder the devil went down to Georgia, because it was fucking hot. The downtown area reminds me of Salem, Mass actually, sans the ocean. To say The Loft was nice would be the understatement of the year. Everyone there was very accommodating, the green room was HUGE (there was a studio and a couple of showers upstairs!) and the stage was particularly nice. Very pro, and everyone was very sweet. They even got us food.
One thing that’s been so great about the tour is meeting all sorts of awesome people. Samantha, Charlie, Diane, Brad, Chris, Cecil, Katrine, and people I’m probably forgetting-- you’re the best.
Met up with a buddy from high school, Robert, who I hadn;t seen since we graduated. Him and his friend Dan run an awesome studio in Atlanta, and you can check it out here: http://www.wizkidsound.com.
Anyway, they were telling me about this one time they were playing a show and were heckled and commanded by an unruly crowd to play Dave Matthews covers-- lest physical violence be inflicted upon them. Which is funny, cos you think it’d be the other way around.
Stayed in Fayettesville with Jen’s family friend. Sorta got lost along the way, which was upsetting. But it’s bound to happen on a trip this long. Got to bed around 4:30am. (Thanks to Iliana, Anabella, and Vaughn for letting us crash at their house).
In Murfreesboro right now, which according to Ross’ dad will mark the halfway point in terms of mileage on this tour.
Okay kids, till tomorrow...
Cheers,
Henry
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