April 24, 2007 Fayetteville, AR

George’s Majestic Lounge….. in beautiful downtown Fayetteville.  The day starts with Paul threading the bus into the parking lot next to the venue.  Paul is an incredible driver….. 23 years pulling everyone from Cher to Peter Frampton.  His next run is The Doobie Brothers about 10 days after he deadheads back to Nashville.  He’ll have [...]

April 23, 2007 Dallas, TX

Wake as the bus is pulling into the parking lot behind the venue.  Nice old theater…great shape…beautiful murals…. nice staff…. or so it would seem.
It’s sad how a person’s entire being can change when things don’t go their way.  Sad.
Chuck Rainey lives near here.  It was great to see him at the show.  Brian Mulholland [...]

April 22, 2007 New Orleans, LA

Planned to wake up in time to see some of Katrina’s aftermath…. but Paul is such a good driver that we get into town before my alarm goes off.  Wake up a few blocks from the venue.

Hotels remain a source of stress…early check-in is hard enough… but in a city like this, it’s nearly impossible.  [...]

April 21, 2007 Atlanta, GA

Wake up at 9:30AM…thinking the bus is still moving…. but it’s actually parked behind the venue.  Already well over 60 degrees. Quite a change from upstate NY.
Loaders arrive right on time… easy load-in…. great crew…. great promoter.  Variety Showcase is always a great venue for this band.  Our Booking Agent lives here….. and MC Divinity [...]

April 20, 2007 Boone, NC

Wake up somewhere in the hills of North Carolina.  Called this one fairly well…. we’ll hit town about an hour before or scheduled load-in.

Tragedy strikes.  No coffee aboard.  This must be rectified ASAP.

Glance out the window in time to see “Welcome to Blowing Rock, NC”.  An interesting looking little hamlet amid climbing ‘S’-turns that Paul, [...]

April 19, 2007: Nashville

Busy day.  Collect Saundra at the airport at 8AM…. pick-up a truck to transport gear to the bus… collect Jack…. inventory merch….load truck…drive thru Nashville….pick-up lights from Flecktones’ storage….stop for a Strawberry/Chocolate Chip popsicle….  load bus and trailer…. stop for Chinese food from PF Chang’s…..eat said-same…..shower….chill…. and head for a midnight meeting with the band [...]

April 18, 2007 Syracuse to Nashville

Apr 18.-Syracuse, NY- 9:30AM:
Spend the night at the airport hotel.  A wife and two school-aged kids makes travel during the week difficult.  Definitely cheaper to book a hotel room than to pay for parking for 3 weeks.  I wonder if it’ll be noticed on my expense report? {kidding!}
Eat a quick breakfast near two gentlemen having [...]

Victor Wooten@Irving Plaza

Victor Wooten, originally uploaded by soopahgrover.

Nice shot.
We’ll be heading across the country in April. Check out Vic’s website for dates and to order your tickets online!