DOUGHERTY PAC – SAN RAMON, CA

by | Apr 13, 2009 | Tour Journal 2009

We had a great show last night in San Ramon, CA.  This is a brand new theatre – open for less than a year – and it’s always a privilege to be a part of the first season of events! Unfortunately, we weren’t able to use our hazers in the venue...

DEATH OF AN iPhone

by | Apr 11, 2009 | Tour Journal 2009

My new iPhone died yesterday.  It was only 2 months old.  Life on the road is tough, especially on our phones. But today, while driving from Redding to San Ramon, we stopped at the Apple Store in Sacramento and I picked up a new iPhone.  The Genius Bar dude was...

CASCADE THEATRE – REDDING, CA

by | Apr 10, 2009 | Tour Journal 2009

We stopped by the beautiful Cascade Theatre in Redding yesterday just to scope it a bit.  It’s always nice to be able to get into the venue early when possible.  It gives Cindy a chance to assess everything and makes the show day a bit easier for everyone....

REDDING, CA

by | Apr 9, 2009 | Tour Journal 2009

Today started early with a radio interview on Redding’s Talk Radio, KQMS.  Jeff picked me up around 7:35am and we were on our way to the studio.  The hosts of the show were great fun and we chatted about tomorrow’s show and the outreach program I was...

SANTA CLARITA, CA

by | Apr 6, 2009 | Tour Journal 2009

With everyone now in Southern California, we were ready for our first performance here.  We arrived at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center around 11am.  This is a really beautiful space and relatively new, less than 5 years old. I backed the truck into the...

DRIVING COAST TO COAST – DAY SIX

by | Apr 4, 2009 | Tour Journal 2009

We actually slept in this morning!  I had a few phone calls to make and we wanted to eat before we hit the road.  There’s really not too much between Blythe and Los Angeles, CA.  We made sure the truck had full tanks for fuel and we were on our way.  It was...