Epic Week

This has been a great week by anyone's standards.  Wednesday night we showed up late and sold out the Kirk Avenue Music Hall, then went out and saw a kick-ass local band at the bar around the corner.  In the morning we played the local radio station (also around the corner) and ate at Tudor's Biscuit World.  Arlington did not disappoint, managing to fill Iota beyond capacity two nights in a row.  A WAMU radio spot midday on Friday turned into a 4 hour hang as we waited for the White Torpedo to get fixed.  Later that night we invented a new game, Name That Cat Facebook Edition (you impersonate some cat by quoting their facebook status, the other guys have to guess their identity)  and invented a new name for the van; The Dude Tube (we had 10 guys in there on the way back to the hotel).

Saturday we spent the afternoon in the sun at Camp Jam in the Pines (best kept festival secret), rocked a great evening set then hung with some of the Duster and Railroad Earth family.  NRPS closed out the night with a little Panama Red and we did the same thanks to some friends.  Finally we headed back to bluegrass country today at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival.  We were on after the Seldom Scene and before Allison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, or AKUSfJD "if you're into the whole brevity thing."  After our set we sold about a million Things That Fly then grabbed some food.  While we were eating, Tony Rice strolled into the backstage area.   He was AKUSfJD's super special guest.  Very very cool, that man.  We hung out, then hit the road just as they were closing up their set.

We'll finish this drive off tomorrow, spend a day at home in Nashville, then head down to Atlanta, Charlotte, Asheville and possibly Carborro to close out the Eastern portion of our Things That Fly CD Release Tour.  RRE had to cancel Saturday in Carborro, so we're waiting to figure out how that will play out, we're optimistic that the show will go on in some capacity but you might want to stay tuned if you're planning to attend that show.

Festy Lineup Announcement coming soon.  If you want to be the first to know, sign up at TheFesty.com.

Killin time

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Roanoke to D.C.

Sold out show last night in Roanoke. Great scene happening there. Headed for two nights at Iota in Arlington, VA. Last time we turned a lot of people away at the door so make sure you get your tickets.

Hoping for some sun this weekend at the festivals. NRPS and AKUS feat. JD.


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The Crux

We've come to the end, tonight's show is the last on this stretch and for good reason. Charlottesville is our home away from home (The Festy) and finishing out this run in C'Ville feels right. Super Secret Special Guest expected.

Last night in Baltimore was one of the best show's we've played. The jams had dimensions that hadn't been previously explored. Dr. Snacklish really came through on the mixing console. Drew's as much a part of this band as anyone.

Sunday we'll be out at The Festy grounds, creating the physical space that'll be the foundation of an amazing experience. 10/10/10, Columbus Day weekend, Roseland, VA. We'll announce the lineup soon, sign up at www.thefesty.com for updates when they're available.


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Pow!

Tonight we take over the 8x10 in Baltimore. Last night we owned Mexicali Live (co-owners with Danny Barnes). Great to see so many people coming out and joining in the experience with us. Lots of good things to come. Check out Paste.com for a review of Things That Fly. Relix.com will be featuring a live acoustic set, recorded yesterday in their offices in Manhattan. More shows added everyday from coast to coast. The Festy 10/10/10, two nights of the Stringdusters outside Charlottesville, VA. Sign up for updates at TheFesty.com.

Here's a photo of Danny Barnes at Mexicali Live last night. He opens tonight's show as well. Check out his new record, Pizza Box.





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Great Advice

Damn straight.

Day off spent in the van, sleeping in Syracuse tonight. Boston tomorrow, then we meet up with Danny Barnes for three nights. Last week of the first part of our CD Release Tour. Brain slowing down, must turn off, please wash hand.

Hoots and Hellmouth

are totally awesome. Go check those guys out when you have a chance.


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