Tonight I'm here in Nashville - it's a little chilly - not like Flagstaff the other morning though. I guess snow fell in the morning but you wouldn't know it now. I'm going to be here for a couple days before heading to Memphis. I like coming here - it still has a little bit of a homey feel to it - from when I lived here for that year from 2008 to 2009. It's nice to come back and hang out.
Last night in St. Louis the show was fun. I have some photos but the theater was dark and they didn't turn out all that great. There was a clarinet/saxophone player that played and she was amazing. Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers - check them out and see them if you have the chance.
Lauren and I are off to 3rd and Lindsley to see Darrel Scott tonight. Then sweet sleep.
Yours truly,
Jeremiah
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Back in St. Louis
Yesterday evening I finally made it St. Louis - after the long drive on Thursday that began in Flagstaff and ended in Oklahoma City. On Friday morning I woke up and started out on I-44 eastward to here - St. Louis. It took me overall 52 hours from LA to St. Louis - not too bad but it could have been better [by the way, to drive straight through it's 28 hours. I did it with 3 drivers - although I did most of the driving - a long time ago]
I did take my time on Friday - I didn't feel the need the rush after I got into Missouri. I was also a little burnt out. So I stopped in Springfield, MO and rested - checked out the Guitar Center - and then headed on. It had been a while since I had done this part of the drive - although it is one I have done a lot over my life - both with my family and on my own - so I knew what to expect and just rolled along as the road went up and down over the hills and cliffs. I was very thankful when I saw I only had 100 miles to go.
As the sun was setting I made into town and to my cousin Mike's house. It had taken me the better part of the day but I was feeling all right. I also knew that we had to rehearse with Dan - the guitar player from Mike's band the Homewreckers who was going to be playing bass with me again here in St. Louis. After some food at a corner spot by Dan's place we set up in his basement and got down to work. It went pretty smoothly and was happy with it all. Then Mike and I went back and I crashed out for some good sleep.
Today it's been pretty mellow - breakfast - book store shopping - and now at Foam coffee shop where I played a while back. I'm looking forward to the show tonight - at The Heavy Anchor - meeting some new people and hopefully seeing some family.
I'll add some photos at the bottom
Yours truly,
Jeremiah
Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ - by the railroad station
The San Francisco Peaks - covered by clouds
Amarillo, TX - The Big Texan - you should Google it for more info - it's a pretty cool, unique spot
Somewhere in Missouri along I-44 between Springfield and St. Louis - it says World's Largest Gift Store
I did take my time on Friday - I didn't feel the need the rush after I got into Missouri. I was also a little burnt out. So I stopped in Springfield, MO and rested - checked out the Guitar Center - and then headed on. It had been a while since I had done this part of the drive - although it is one I have done a lot over my life - both with my family and on my own - so I knew what to expect and just rolled along as the road went up and down over the hills and cliffs. I was very thankful when I saw I only had 100 miles to go.
As the sun was setting I made into town and to my cousin Mike's house. It had taken me the better part of the day but I was feeling all right. I also knew that we had to rehearse with Dan - the guitar player from Mike's band the Homewreckers who was going to be playing bass with me again here in St. Louis. After some food at a corner spot by Dan's place we set up in his basement and got down to work. It went pretty smoothly and was happy with it all. Then Mike and I went back and I crashed out for some good sleep.
Today it's been pretty mellow - breakfast - book store shopping - and now at Foam coffee shop where I played a while back. I'm looking forward to the show tonight - at The Heavy Anchor - meeting some new people and hopefully seeing some family.
I'll add some photos at the bottom
Yours truly,
Jeremiah
Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ - by the railroad station
The San Francisco Peaks - covered by clouds
Amarillo, TX - The Big Texan - you should Google it for more info - it's a pretty cool, unique spot
Somewhere in Missouri along I-44 between Springfield and St. Louis - it says World's Largest Gift Store
Friday, February 17, 2012
Day 3 - OK City
Good morning! So, yes - I made it to Oklahoma City last night - just after midnight - after driving for most of the day on I-40. I was so glad to pull of the road and check into a motel and rest and get some sleep. I could have used some more but I need to carry on to St. Louis today.
The drive was beautiful - even more so with the touches of snow all around. Luckily no bad weather followed me and the roads were fairly clear. I made my stops along the way - Albuquerque and Amarillo - and a few others too for gas and snacks. And now I'm ready to finish it up - about 8 hours to go.
I'll post photos later but for now this is all - I need to get moving.
yours truly,
Jeremiah
The drive was beautiful - even more so with the touches of snow all around. Luckily no bad weather followed me and the roads were fairly clear. I made my stops along the way - Albuquerque and Amarillo - and a few others too for gas and snacks. And now I'm ready to finish it up - about 8 hours to go.
I'll post photos later but for now this is all - I need to get moving.
yours truly,
Jeremiah
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Snowy Flagstaff
This morning I'm up early - because I know I have a big drive ahead of me today. I would like to get to Tulsa, Oklahoma - but that's about 15 hours or so away. I don't know if I can do all that today - but hopefully so.
Yesterday I hit the storm that I had seen in the distance as I was leaving Southern California. There was some rain and then sleet as I drove through Victorville and the high desert - then back to rain. The skies were dark for most of the drive across the desert. As I crossed into Arizona I could see snow on the low mountains and hills and once passed Kingman it got worse - a lot worse. The roads had snow on them, snow was falling hard and fast - at times it was hard to see through the snow. But sort of ironically, as the road climbed higher the conditions got better - but I figured that I was just out running the storm and that it would be following me, so I had to keep moving on as safely and quickly as possible. I didn't want to get stuck in some little town like Jeff and I had all those years ago.
Just over twenty years ago, my best friend Jeff and I decided to drive to St. Louis - to get out of town for a few days just after that New Years Day. We headed out and just like yesterday, we got caught in a storm. The driving conditions were really bad so we stopped for the night in the town of Ash Fork - which is only 50 miles from Flagstaff - but I didn't think I could make it any further safely.
So we stayed at the one motel in town - a tiny town - not much there besides two gas stations, that motel, and a little store around the corner that we hadn't seen at the time - and also some houses. Anyway - it was a miserable night - the heater wasn't working right - neither was the shower - or the TV. we had to settle for sandwiches from a gas station - which ended up being not good at all and we threw them away in fact.
The next morning we got up and slowly drove into town over the roads that were covered in snow - following the grooves of the big trucks and happily found a breakfast spot - which gave us an endless supply of coffee - it was so good.
So now the sun is beginning to climb and I need to get moving. My tea and my morning pastry is done - time for the road -
yours truly,
Jeremiah
Just east of Kingman - Rattlesnake Wash - which I mention in my song Just Above The Ground - and some snow in the background
Just Above The Ground - from Nashville, TN and the much missed Norm's River Road House - which was waterlogged from the 2010 Nashville Flood. The video features Lauren Austin on vocals and Johnny G. d'Artenay on upright bass.
Yesterday I hit the storm that I had seen in the distance as I was leaving Southern California. There was some rain and then sleet as I drove through Victorville and the high desert - then back to rain. The skies were dark for most of the drive across the desert. As I crossed into Arizona I could see snow on the low mountains and hills and once passed Kingman it got worse - a lot worse. The roads had snow on them, snow was falling hard and fast - at times it was hard to see through the snow. But sort of ironically, as the road climbed higher the conditions got better - but I figured that I was just out running the storm and that it would be following me, so I had to keep moving on as safely and quickly as possible. I didn't want to get stuck in some little town like Jeff and I had all those years ago.
Just over twenty years ago, my best friend Jeff and I decided to drive to St. Louis - to get out of town for a few days just after that New Years Day. We headed out and just like yesterday, we got caught in a storm. The driving conditions were really bad so we stopped for the night in the town of Ash Fork - which is only 50 miles from Flagstaff - but I didn't think I could make it any further safely.
So we stayed at the one motel in town - a tiny town - not much there besides two gas stations, that motel, and a little store around the corner that we hadn't seen at the time - and also some houses. Anyway - it was a miserable night - the heater wasn't working right - neither was the shower - or the TV. we had to settle for sandwiches from a gas station - which ended up being not good at all and we threw them away in fact.
The next morning we got up and slowly drove into town over the roads that were covered in snow - following the grooves of the big trucks and happily found a breakfast spot - which gave us an endless supply of coffee - it was so good.
So now the sun is beginning to climb and I need to get moving. My tea and my morning pastry is done - time for the road -
yours truly,
Jeremiah
Just east of Kingman - Rattlesnake Wash - which I mention in my song Just Above The Ground - and some snow in the background
Just Above The Ground - from Nashville, TN and the much missed Norm's River Road House - which was waterlogged from the 2010 Nashville Flood. The video features Lauren Austin on vocals and Johnny G. d'Artenay on upright bass.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ready
The cars is packed - I made a list of the things I needed and everything has been checked off. The only thing missing is me being in the car and driving off to the east.
I'm hoping the weather stays all right. I've heard of reports of snow in Flagstaff and I hope it doesn't hold me up.
So the next thing I need before I head off on the highway is a little gas - of course gas over here is the highest it's been in months - I'm looking forward to the cheaper gas prices outside of California.
So see you down the road!
Yours truly,
Jeremiah
Ready to head out
I'm hoping the weather stays all right. I've heard of reports of snow in Flagstaff and I hope it doesn't hold me up.
So the next thing I need before I head off on the highway is a little gas - of course gas over here is the highest it's been in months - I'm looking forward to the cheaper gas prices outside of California.
So see you down the road!
Yours truly,
Jeremiah
Ready to head out
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Travelin' day tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be heading out on the road. Heading east for St. Louis. First I'll be stopping in Flagstaff to rest and then continue on. I'll feel ready for a road trip and I can't wait to be out there with the trucks and travelers crossing this country of ours.
This coming Saturday I'll be playing a show in St. Louis at a place called The Heavy Anchor - it looks like a cool place and I believe my sometimes music partner Lauren will be coming up from Nashville. I really like that city and wish I had a few more days to hang out there, but from there I'll be going to Nashville for another few days.
There are times when I miss living in Nashville - it's an interesting place but I am glad to be back on the west coast - back home. Still I enjoy going to visit and see the friends that I made while living there, and hang out a a few of the bars that I use to hang out in. And I always stop by Grimey's - which is an amazing record store - truly one of the best out there.
From Nashville I head to Memphis to take part in the Folk Alliance conference. This is my first time going and I'm not all that sure what to expect. I just know that there's a lot of music that happens and several of my friends are going - from Los Angeles, Austin, and Nashville. I also have four showcases over the four day conference so we'll see what happens and where it takes me. I am looking forward to this.
On the way back I booked a show in Dallas - a songwriter in the round series at the Opening Bell coffee shop. Last year we played in Dallas and it went pretty well so I'm hoping this one does too. In fact I need to send out some flyers for that. Then I head home - and catch up on sleep for a day before I'm due back at work.
So like the last couple big trips I'll be writing everyday - unless I have completely no time and/or no internet connection. So after all the planning - it's just about time.
yours truly,
Jeremiah
This coming Saturday I'll be playing a show in St. Louis at a place called The Heavy Anchor - it looks like a cool place and I believe my sometimes music partner Lauren will be coming up from Nashville. I really like that city and wish I had a few more days to hang out there, but from there I'll be going to Nashville for another few days.
There are times when I miss living in Nashville - it's an interesting place but I am glad to be back on the west coast - back home. Still I enjoy going to visit and see the friends that I made while living there, and hang out a a few of the bars that I use to hang out in. And I always stop by Grimey's - which is an amazing record store - truly one of the best out there.
From Nashville I head to Memphis to take part in the Folk Alliance conference. This is my first time going and I'm not all that sure what to expect. I just know that there's a lot of music that happens and several of my friends are going - from Los Angeles, Austin, and Nashville. I also have four showcases over the four day conference so we'll see what happens and where it takes me. I am looking forward to this.
On the way back I booked a show in Dallas - a songwriter in the round series at the Opening Bell coffee shop. Last year we played in Dallas and it went pretty well so I'm hoping this one does too. In fact I need to send out some flyers for that. Then I head home - and catch up on sleep for a day before I'm due back at work.
So like the last couple big trips I'll be writing everyday - unless I have completely no time and/or no internet connection. So after all the planning - it's just about time.
yours truly,
Jeremiah
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Getting ready for the road
The new year has been busy so far - and I'm fine with that - although this week I'm looking forward to my next day off - next week. So far I've played several shows - I was in Arizona a few weeks ago - in Tucson and Tempe, and last week I went back up to Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. Tomorrow I'm heading back to Arizona to play in Flagstaff and Tucson - and all this while working my day job. So next Tuesday is going to be a good day.
I've been meaning to write about the things I've seen and done since the new year - I do have some photos, some stories and hopefully soon I can get around to posting them. Overall it's been good and it has me looking forward to the rest of the year - which I need to get booking some more shows.
In a couple weeks I'll be heading to Memphis for the Folk Alliance conference which runs from the 22nd to the 26th. Before that I'll be in St. Louis for a show and then for a couple days in Nashville, and after Memphis I'll be playing a show in Dallas - then the long ride home - back to LA. Then in March I should be heading to Austin for another SXSW.
See you down the road,
Yours truly,
I've been meaning to write about the things I've seen and done since the new year - I do have some photos, some stories and hopefully soon I can get around to posting them. Overall it's been good and it has me looking forward to the rest of the year - which I need to get booking some more shows.
In a couple weeks I'll be heading to Memphis for the Folk Alliance conference which runs from the 22nd to the 26th. Before that I'll be in St. Louis for a show and then for a couple days in Nashville, and after Memphis I'll be playing a show in Dallas - then the long ride home - back to LA. Then in March I should be heading to Austin for another SXSW.
See you down the road,
Yours truly,
Jeremiah
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