Tuesday, June 9, 2009

What A Long Strange Trip It's Been

Well folks, it's over - sadly the SRP tour of 2009 has come to an end. Last night the band played an emotionally charged set at St. Mathias in Asheville, grabbed some pizza at Barley's and got on the road for Greensboro. It was strange for us all to not have to get up and drive or think about playing a show today - in fact the only thing most of us are thinking about is hibachi for lunch - Mmmmm!! We've been talking about it since like Day 2, and now we get to indulge. Not quick hibachi either...we're talking about one of those deals where they cook it in front of you, and the chef throws knives and makes jokes the whole time.

I have to say, it's been a fantastic experience traveling with these guys and listening to them play for the last ten days. Not only are they amazing musicians, but they're incredible people as well. We've seen and done things over the last 240(ish) hours that none of us will ever forget. I used to wonder how big bands tour for literally months at a time, and now I think I have answer - it's all about love. Love inside the band, love from the communities we played for, love for the music and love for God. I wish I could sit here and continue to wax poetic about this amazing experience, but hibachi is calling and we're all really hungry.

So until next time River Rats (and there just might be a NEXT time), thanks for all the support and so long from the road!!

~The SRP
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  1. jeanne edwardsJune 9, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    and thanks for keeping those of us who sadly could not attend and those of us who have sons that rarely actually answer their cells (ha sorry Josh had to get that one in....) on some of the great times had!!...one day I will be in that audience too!! you are all amazing, God has truly blessed you (and us) for your talents and the initiative to act on them!!

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  2. Prince Abebe of Nigerian Royal FamilyJune 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    When can we expect to have an album of the best live recordings from the tour?

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  3. jeanne edwardsJune 9, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    definitely....I would pay (almost) anything for a CD......

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  4. The Big CheeseJune 9, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Rumors abound as to the possibility of a late summer recording session being in the works, but as to a final cut of the tour cd? Knowing the perfectionist nature of some of the actual musicians in the band as I do, I predict no earlier than Thanksgiving, and more like late December. It'll be worth the wait though.

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