The End.

Well, I’m home.  At my Dad’s house at least.  My last show is tonight in Brooklyn at The Cove (formerly “Hugs”) in Williamsburg.

After the surprising, magical stop in Jackson, MS, I proceeded to my last two stops with the wind a bit out of my sails…it felt a bit like Jackson would’ve been the perfect high note to go out on.  But, I had two shows left, so I made the best of them.

First I played at WonderRoot in Atlanta.  The act who played after me was a fella named Christopher Bell (who knows Brown Bird!  small world!)  Chris and his bandmate played really cool music with cello, viola, banjo, accordion and really precise, interesting use of the loop pedal.  I was really impressed, and happy to meet them!  I know our paths will cross again.

A weird thing happened after the third act, a local girl named Debra played…the fourth act, “Trappers Cabin” just left!  He came to the show, layed out his merch, watched my set, etc…but when it was his turn to go on, we realized he was gone!  He didn’t say anything to anyone!  I don’t want to criticize him for it in case there was an emergency or some other important reason to leave unannounced…but it was certainly something I’d never seen happen before.  Hmm.

The next night I performed at a teen center called YEAH in Murfreesboro, TN.  Apparently I was supposed to be part an early acoustic show, but the guy I was supposed to play with bailed, so I was just thrown onto the later show’s bill.  I felt fine about my set, and even played a song I hadn’t played for any other shows on tour (Three Months Underwater)…but I did feel a bit out of place.  The bands that played after me were loud and stoner-rock-y.  And I love that!  It was just clear that I was the sore thumb.  Oh well.  The people who did watch (some of the other bands) liked it and had good things to say about my stuff.  Thanks, y’all.

After a weekend of driving and friendship/football time in Chapel Hill, I made it to New York last night around 7.  I kind of can’t believe the tour is over.  It was my everyday life for the last two and a half months, and I know I’m never going to forget it.  I saw great places, met great people, spent special, important time with friends and family who I don’t see nearly enough, learned about myself, and became a better musician.  Moreover, I have Big New Ideas brewing that will fuel my near-future creative endeavors.  My life is as mysterious, scary, and exciting as it was when I left for tour…I can’t wait to see what happens next!

I’ll be spending the month of February in Puerto Rico and hope to return with a lot of new material.  Where and when I land in the Spring, Summer and beyond remains to be seen, but wherever it is, I promise to stay motivated to make my life productive and fulfilling.  Amen.

Thank you for reading this blog.  I truly appreciate your interest and support.

Love, Peter

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