chicago

the Empty Bottle and WovenHand were both amazing - it was a packed house and the people from Thrill Jockey were on hand to see the spectacle. I have to say that the staff at the Bottle made every effort to help us out, most of what happened that night was a result of their efforts and support. DaveW had the silver face paint in full effect leaping and throwing himself and his guitar around the stage in blinding arcs of light and sound. We did get to visit Thrill Jockey HQ before the show and got introduced to the staff, some very good people who are totally dedicated to the art and business of getting rock music to the masses who need it. It started raining on us after soundcheck and didn't let up until early the next morning, creating some interesting moisture and smells in the dodge caravan we are touring in. Eric from Thrill Jockey let the band stay at his house and provided plenty of crazy stories as well as a very comfortable futon. we piled into the van the next morning and after securing some medium blend sockwater coffee hit the road to Ohio.