the wind up and where we wound up.

The decadently humid Southern states have finally smiled at us, giving us 2 absolutely incredible shows in a row. Last night, Birmingham really set the woods on fire for us, packing The Bottle Tree.

…speaking of which….attention American venues! If you plan to host touring bands at your club, and have them leave happier than they showed up, I advise that you make a holy journey to Birmingham and see the backstage at The Bottle Tree. The main room has food, chairs that massage your back, free classic arcade games, and decorations like somebody is throwing a hula-themed graduation party. Then, if you walk through a tunnel to the back, there is a tiny courtyard with pool furniture and GOLDEN GRAVEL. In that courtyard there are two tiny airline mobile homes! 1 PER BAND. OUR OWN LITTLE MOBILE HOME, SURROUNDED BY GOLD. Good luck, American venues. We are anxious to see what you have to challenge with.

We’re heading on to Hot Springs, Arkansas now. I have such a hard time believing that Hot Springs exists. Tomorrow, it’s Texas…the finish line. Only 2 more shows with Annie and the boys. My eyes get hot just THINKING about it.

L’sigh,

ww/pim