Our lives on the road are kept afloat by the grace of stranger's kindness. We rely on them for shelter, food, showers and overall sanity from life in the van. It still amazes me how kind and hospitable people can be who have known us for merely a night. It makes it a little less lonely on tour when people let us into their homes and their lives. It creates an experience that is fueled by our music but has little to nothing to do with it after the show is over. It sure beats sleeping at Walmart in the van with the most human interaction coming from the cashier's staring at us as we stumble in at 5am to brush our teeth and shower in their sink.
We get to meet new company on a daily basis and each day brings a new experience. Sometimes amazing, sometimes awkward, sometimes ridiculous but always new and different. If it weren't for these stranger's and new friends, life on the road would be a lot less fun and comfortable. It feels like the last hope of the indie/underground music scene being a community. The internet has made things more and more impersonal and people are more self restricted than ever to interact with other each other at shows. It's good to know that we are part of it and appreciate the good times and generosity so many people have shown this band these past few years. We try our best to reciprocate equally and you are always welcome in our homes.
Thank you.
-Brian
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