Archive for April, 2013

This is now.

Uncategorized | April 16th, 2013

Life is made up of choices, with an adventure around every corner if you’re willing to seek it out. I am in love with life. An experience junkie, if you will. There is so much out there to take hold of and enjoy. I feel privileged to have the touring companions that I do, even in the moments when friction occurs due to varied personalities. It’s all part of it. The ups and downs are the roller coaster of life, and if you manage to stay on track through all the dips and curves of the ride, you should walk… Continue Reading →

Fresno

Uncategorized | April 16th, 2013

Today is a day off, and I find myself in Fresno, CA. Just woke up on the bedroom floor at my best friend’s place. Tika is my bookkeeper, so it’s not really a day off at all. Soon as she wakes up, we both will be inundated with receipts and number crunching as we get everything on the finances side of things set up for the business. Got a fun-filled day ahead of us! Played an awesome show last night at the Midtown Village Café in Sacramento that my friend, Jim, from the band Waning helped to set up. Spent… Continue Reading →

Tension & Comfort

Uncategorized | April 15th, 2013

When you take people out of their comfort zones and throw them into the wilds of adventure, tension is going to rise. Constant exposure to new situations is the only way to get over fear of the unknown. So far, nothing has happened that I can’t handle…but whenever shit gets rough, I always think about life on tour with The Mentors last June. Taking the stigma out of the equation for being a woman on tour with The Mentors entirely and just focusing on my work load and lack of sleep; I was managing a tour with 3 full bands,… Continue Reading →

Lander

Uncategorized | April 12th, 2013

Heading out Southwest on highway 28 towards the 80 ain’t a bad way to start out a Friday morning. Hank III is pumping out of the speakers, and Jeff is in the driver’s seat. Pam’s got her nose in a book, and I’m enjoying being the passenger. Gives me a chance to catch up on some reading and organize my thoughts. I’ve been reading this book that I highly recommend, “George The Painter – A Bathroom Reader 2006-2010”. It’s a collection of his articles that have been published in The Horse. A biker magazine made for folks who ride their… Continue Reading →

Loved

Uncategorized | April 10th, 2013

It’s been an interesting last few days. Last night, we played a club in Bend called the Horned Hand. The club was fucking awesome! Very comfortable, cozy, and fun medium sized club. Unfortunately it won’t be around in another couple of months, so if you have a chance to play there, do it. Even if it’s on a Tuesday night and your only audience is mostly your tour mates and Jasper. Jasper was the sound man/door guy/bartender. We have about $160 or so left in our gas fund, and our next show is in Lander, WY. It’s about a 14… Continue Reading →

Sleep will come when I’m ready…

Uncategorized | April 7th, 2013

Told Pammy she’s driving tomorrow, so I’m catching up on videos while everyone is sleeping. Still too excited to sleep anyway…the adrenaline has been pumping, and I can’t seem to wipe this grin off my face…I’ve noticed my attitude is slowly becoming infectious…hoping by the end of next week, my two road buddies can shake the shit that’s got a hold on them and fully embrace the heart of the moment. They seem like they want to. Jeff’s playing was like night and day between the show on the 5th and the show on the 6th and it’s cool watchin’… Continue Reading →

Still excited…

Uncategorized | April 6th, 2013

A little quick for an update? Sure, or not…who knows when the next one will come, and I got thoughts now. I’m listening to some sick ass Maiden minus Bruce Dickenson, and loving it. My buddy Chris Bronson Dj’s for this local station in Turner, OR, on KMUZ 88.5 FM. Every once in a while, I get to listen and he never disappoints. Tonight’s theme has been live tracks…Priest, Maiden, Scorpions…good shit…I’m sitting in this bare bones hotel room, and loving every minute of it. 3 California Kings, bare walls (I always hate the stupid shit they pass for art… Continue Reading →

Blood & Toothpaste

Uncategorized | April 5th, 2013

Just got done knocking a few layers of dirt off my ass via constant hot water with steady psi in a dimly lit stall. I’m gonna soak up this two days of luxury all that I can. Although, I’m thinking it might be a good idea to try to brush my teeth every day from here on out. I’ve got degenerative gums hitting me from both sides of the family and after brushing, it feels like someone took sandpaper and a razor blade to my bottom lip. Could be the result of always chewing on my pick before and after… Continue Reading →

Itchin’ to go

Uncategorized | April 3rd, 2013

I don’t think anything is worse than the last 24 hours when you have no where to be, not much left to do, and all you want is to be on the road. I’m glad Jeff lives in a warehouse, last night Pam and I were up all night, she was folding, counting, and labeling about 200 tshirts as I was working on locking in dates and other last minute shit. Pretty stoked that I turned a 60w combo amp, 2000w cab, 400w head, and my black Ibanez bass into a 35 pound, 500w GK within’ a matter of hours… Continue Reading →

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