Tour Archives
The papers want to know whose shirts you wear
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Click here to order your very own.
Also, we've added an option for international shipping. If you're not in the US and would like to place an order, just add the international shipping option to your shopping cart and you're all set.
Creating a radio played just for two
Well, it's been a few days since the tour ended, so I've had a little time to reflect on our experiences. I don't want this page to wither just because we aren't on tour, so I'm going to tell you what I've been thinking.
I've been thinking about the way it's so easy to get hung up on the idea that the room wasn't as full as it could've been in this or that city, or that we didn't make enough money at this or that gig, or that I broke this many strings during that set, or what have you. Now, of course we want to play for lots of people and make money and have our instruments not break. It's difficult to play your heart out when the room is mostly empty space and there's a guy whispering "10 more minutes" in your ear when you've got 6 songs left and you just spent your last 5 dollars on a beer and your guitar only has 4 strings.
It's a real struggle to play music in front of strangers. You have to overcome a lot of things - apathy, unfamiliarity, awkwardness, jadedness. Sometimes it's too much. But sometimes you manage to crack the shell and let the light shine through, and suddenly people stop worrying about how they look to everyone else, or whether they've heard of this band before, or how sweaty they're getting. And when that happens, and everyone realizes it's happened, it's a feeling of release, and euphoria, and unity, and that's why we do what we do.
And when I think about that feeling, I know that if I can make one person cry, if I can send one person home with something I created, whether it's a CD or just a happy memory, then that's enough to justify the all-night drives and the sleeping on the floor and the infrequent meals. And we did that. I can't regret a mile of the nearly 5000 we traveled, because I know we made someone feel something. Not everyone, but someone. And that's enough.
I'm not sure when we'll be back to Raleigh, or Williamsport, or Pittsburgh, or Leonardtown, or New York, but I know that we left things behind in all of those places - things that with any luck are still bringing someone happiness right now, even though we don't know about it.
So I want to take one more opportunity to say thank you to everyone who came to see us, everyone who sang, danced, or shouted, everyone who took the time to talk to us, everyone who fed us or gave us a place to spend the night. We only bother to play because of you. And please, don't be a stranger.
And we're going to do it again. Citizens of Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington: prepare yourselves! Steve Goldberg and the Arch Enemies are coming. Feel free to recommend a venue or city for us to play. We'll see you in October.
I've been thinking about the way it's so easy to get hung up on the idea that the room wasn't as full as it could've been in this or that city, or that we didn't make enough money at this or that gig, or that I broke this many strings during that set, or what have you. Now, of course we want to play for lots of people and make money and have our instruments not break. It's difficult to play your heart out when the room is mostly empty space and there's a guy whispering "10 more minutes" in your ear when you've got 6 songs left and you just spent your last 5 dollars on a beer and your guitar only has 4 strings.
It's a real struggle to play music in front of strangers. You have to overcome a lot of things - apathy, unfamiliarity, awkwardness, jadedness. Sometimes it's too much. But sometimes you manage to crack the shell and let the light shine through, and suddenly people stop worrying about how they look to everyone else, or whether they've heard of this band before, or how sweaty they're getting. And when that happens, and everyone realizes it's happened, it's a feeling of release, and euphoria, and unity, and that's why we do what we do.
And when I think about that feeling, I know that if I can make one person cry, if I can send one person home with something I created, whether it's a CD or just a happy memory, then that's enough to justify the all-night drives and the sleeping on the floor and the infrequent meals. And we did that. I can't regret a mile of the nearly 5000 we traveled, because I know we made someone feel something. Not everyone, but someone. And that's enough.
I'm not sure when we'll be back to Raleigh, or Williamsport, or Pittsburgh, or Leonardtown, or New York, but I know that we left things behind in all of those places - things that with any luck are still bringing someone happiness right now, even though we don't know about it.
So I want to take one more opportunity to say thank you to everyone who came to see us, everyone who sang, danced, or shouted, everyone who took the time to talk to us, everyone who fed us or gave us a place to spend the night. We only bother to play because of you. And please, don't be a stranger.
And we're going to do it again. Citizens of Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington: prepare yourselves! Steve Goldberg and the Arch Enemies are coming. Feel free to recommend a venue or city for us to play. We'll see you in October.
The Long and Winding Road
We finished out the tour last night in Brattleboro, VT, a colorful little town. We did our best to rock out trio-style, but were severely hampered as my bad guitar luck culminated in an orgy of destruction - I set a personal record by breaking three strings in a single set, and Donald broke the nut on his bass. That's right, he busted a nut onstage. Big thanks to Jessamyn and Nickie for coming to see us.
Well, that's all for the Cheesy Western East Coat Tour '07. 19 shows down. That's one tour in the bank. Next tour! NEXT!
We're just getting warmed up, friends. We'll see you soon.
Well, that's all for the Cheesy Western East Coat Tour '07. 19 shows down. That's one tour in the bank. Next tour! NEXT!
We're just getting warmed up, friends. We'll see you soon.
This counts as calling three years out
We sounded awesome tonight. We had to shorten our set, we didn't get any free drinks, and there was almost nobody there, but we sounded awesome. We took J.J. to the old aeropuerto and are now gearing up as a trio for our final show (#19) of this here big first tour, a.k.a. The Cheesy Western Tour '07. Reflections to come, but for now we must rest and prepare for our final battle in Brattleboro.
Ghost, ghost, I know you live within me
Last night was a difficult show in Albany. We played in a really tiny space and there were lots of cool folks in attendance, but it was super duper hot, which led to profuse sweating and guitars that wouldn't stay in tune, which was a huge bummer. We also had some feedback/level issues and had to shorten our set. But the highlight was definitely being joined onstage by Sgt. Dunbar and the Hobo Banned for a rendition of In the Aeroplane with flugelhorn, alto sax, trombone, saw, and a roomful of kindred spirits singing along. Thanks to Bryan and everyone else who came.
Tonight will be show 18 of 19 in Soutbridge, after which we'll bid farewell to J.J. Josephs. But it'll only be good-bye for a few months, until... west coast tour '07! More info later...
Tonight will be show 18 of 19 in Soutbridge, after which we'll bid farewell to J.J. Josephs. But it'll only be good-bye for a few months, until... west coast tour '07! More info later...
Sandy and Saul Bag
We had a fun time in NYC last night. It was nice to rock out again after a few mellower nights. Thanks to Chris, Adam, Jake, Jughed, Kristen, Robin and Marina for coming. The Pussycast Lounge was a nice space, although no free beer and no door money make Steve... something something.
Go crazy?
Don't mind if I do! ldritdflpgjfhjfgjhfgjhfgh'fgmnghnmbvgnfgmv
Anyhoo, we also had a nice day today in Worcester, MA, playing a private July 4th party, celebrating our country going indie. Even though they're totally mainstream these days. Thanks to Garrett and co. for the hospitality. We partied, we did. Tomorrow, Albania.
Go crazy?
Don't mind if I do! ldritdflpgjfhjfgjhfgjhfgh'fgmnghnmbvgnfgmv
Anyhoo, we also had a nice day today in Worcester, MA, playing a private July 4th party, celebrating our country going indie. Even though they're totally mainstream these days. Thanks to Garrett and co. for the hospitality. We partied, we did. Tomorrow, Albania.
God is a place where some holy spectacle lies
We had a beautiful, peaceful day at the beach yesterday. We got in touch with the universe and with ourselves, and recharged the rock and roll batteries. Thanks to Will for putting us up. Tonight's the big NYC show! We've gotten lax again about pictures, but there will be more up soon. But then again, some things just can't be captured by cameras.
Holy cow I think I've got one here
Manchester, CT was a ton of fun. The Grady Tavern was a cozy venue, and we managed to rock out even after J.J. lost a cable and had to mic his violin and I broke my 2nd D string of the tour midway through the set and had to finish acoustic. Thanks to everyone who sang and danced, and thanks especially to Maria for the excellent hospitality.
Tonight was our special Rock You Gently acoustic set in Voorhees. It was great to see so many old friends and also old people. We had lots of fun. Thanks to Wade for having us, and thanks to Jordan, Jenny, Justin, Greg, Matt, Kim, and everyone else who came.
Tomorrow, a relaxing day off with Will, and then the big NYC show on Tuesday.
Tonight was our special Rock You Gently acoustic set in Voorhees. It was great to see so many old friends and also old people. We had lots of fun. Thanks to Wade for having us, and thanks to Jordan, Jenny, Justin, Greg, Matt, Kim, and everyone else who came.
Tomorrow, a relaxing day off with Will, and then the big NYC show on Tuesday.