Sans super-bassist (Ben Hackett), the group did a nifty job of pulling it together. Despite Sam and I having to cover bass parts it really felt good playing tonight--there were no surprises and it's truly fun to count on your bandmates to be as reliable and consistently strong as these guys. When that happens it gets easy to just relax and have fun. And that translates to better performance, better sound, etc. I'm not sure it's ever been this easy before.
In other news, tonight's accommodations are (once again) splendid. The Robertson's (Ben, Ellen and Anna) have graciously opened their fine and luxuriant bed and breakfast to the band, despite their otherwise clear judgment. I will be holed up in a queen sized, down-padded bed, replete with bottled water and a bundle of Burt's Bees shampoo, conditioner and body wash made of 96-98% natural ingredients.
Thus, in addition to an earlier stay at Chez Hensley (both Roanoke and Greensboro), and the good folks down at the Red Roof Inn, I can't say I've been roughing it. The music is fun, the people are great, and the trip is grand. This must be what rock stars feel like.
Also, the Right Rev. Ben Robertson would like the community at large to know that this NOT his blog, he has NO IDEA how it got here, and that he finds it to be "Not funny." :)
This is not mine, this is NOT mine. It belongs to Sam Hensley.
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying reading the blog posts and twitter updates. Keep up the good work here in addition to the good work you're no dout doing on stage. Looking forward to the next update.
ReplyDelete-Bynum
Ditto B. The blogs are a real treat.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite entry so far is the pre-show interview.
My hope is that amidst the tour no drummer will self-destruct and no guitarist gets trapped in the set. And of course, another hope is that you can turn everything up to 11.
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