I've got a little bit of time here before we have to hit the stage in Aberdeen, SD. Egypt Central is on stage right now, and yeah, I know. I'm a bad person for not watching their set. I'll make it up to them later with beverages.
I guess that today is the official start of the tour with Black Stone Cherry, although they played with us at Muskegon Summer Celebration last Friday, but I'm not counting that show. It was its own entity. We actually got to celebrate the 4th at home this year, which was great! I can't speak for what any of the other guys did, but Chris and I grilled up some brats, steak and chicken, and then blew up some firecrackers and shot paintballs at a piece of fence in the backyard. It was relaxing and fun!
Then, to celebrate the release of "War of Angels," we had an acoustic performance/meet and greet at the FYE in Rivertown Mall in Grandville, MI, on the 5th. The 6th, we drove to Janesville, WI, for another in-store at Exclusive Company. They had some of the coolest things there! I bought an ice cube tray that makes shot glasses! Apparently these have been around for a while, but I just found out about them, so the excitement is still there!
Yesterday, we were at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI. I was hoping to see Katy Perry, but no such luck. Our set time was right before her's, so when we got done with everything and packed up, she was also done. Oh well, maybe next time! (Yeah, make fun all you want. She's hot and you know it!)
It was good to see our buddies in Finger Eleven again! The best part of festival season is reuniting with all the friends we've made on previous tours. I think I've said that before, but I'll definitely say it again.
Ok, I've got to run, it's show time!
