Tour Blog
Day 1: Fighting the Good Fight
The first blog of the tour usually sets the stage for what the rest of the trip will be, and this summer is...
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Days 1 – 4: Ruh-roh, etc.
The First 4 Days Because we haven’t been playing any shows just yet, I decided to combine the first few days of our...
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Day 5: On the Border
We were facing a little bit of nervousness about our shows this weekend, as we were informed by the owner of the bar...
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Day 6: Small But Mighty
We went into the Hub around 7:30. All business and ready. We had spent the afternoon resting, changing strings, putting together a set...
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Day 7 (Part 1): Unparalleled Beauty
Our hosts, Randy and Jennie, had offered to tour us around their beautiful area when we had time. Well, today we had time...
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Day 7 (Part 2): The Second Show
A complete new vibe greeted us for the Saturday night gig. Word had gotten out that we were in town and people wanted...
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Day 8: A Surprise Gig
So, in referencing Thursday, from “Days 1-4” blog, I’d like to remind you all that I, very sweetly, asserted myself into a conversation...
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Day 9: The Fourth
My friends. It’s the 4th of July. A traditionally celebrated day of independence! A day to link arm in arm as a varied...
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Day 10: Goodbyes
Hard to believe we’ve only been gone ten days. Lifetimes of epiphanies have come and gone within our time here. We are grateful...
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Day 11: So Close To Our Boy
Rudy has been at his first away camp. No electronics. No phones. He has written us 2 letters. He left two weeks ago...
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Day 11 (Part 2): Bob Ross Can Suck It
I was so obsessed with getting to our son, I didn’t show you the extraordinary introduction we received coming into Colorado. Prior to...
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Day 12: A Sweet Reunion and a Wonderful Opportunity
Today’s the day!!! Today’s the day!!! We get our boy!!! After the worst sleep full of false wake-ups for fear of missing my...
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Day 13: Denver Bound
After a seven-hour day of driving, we were a little road weary but excited to play the house concert our Montana friend, Gretchen,...
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Day 14: The Rockies
No trip to the Denver area will ever feel complete again without spending time with Marianne and Nate. This trip was particularly cool...
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Day 15: Moving On Out
A lovely brunch at Toast with Marianne and Nate was a perfect way to wrap up our time in Denver. As we gave...
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Day 16: Rudy Day
I love Rudy Days because we get to justifiably spoil our son and just spend the whole day focused on him. Today was...
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Day 17: Headed Back to the Farm
We made it!!! Greeted by the lambs we were glad to be out of the car and able to stretch our legs a...
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Day 18: Sunshine and Show
Today was beautiful out on the farm. We awoke with the bright sunshine, the call of the rooster, and a nice breeze from...
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Day 19: Bitter Root Brewery
Heading to Hamilton to play Bitter Root Brewing. The last time we were in MT, we met a guy who ended up being...
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Day 20: Recovery
One word. “Murderitas” Gretchen is hereby forbidden to bartend. I’d love to blog about today, but I was couch-ridden, nursing water, kale salad,...
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Day 21: Halloween in July
Back to Great Falls, MT for the “Halloween in July” show. This is what I spend the majority of our drives looking at....
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Day 22: Montana Besties and River Shenanigans
Rudy had been waiting this whole trip to be with his “Montana Brothers”, and the day was finally here! Since the whole day...
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Days 23 – 27: VACATION
So you’ve got a week off, they said? You want to hang out on the river, they said? We got the absolute best...
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Day 28: Imagine Nation Brew and Goodbyes
My very favorite part of the trip (and most bittersweet) is seeing the progress in the boys’ sizes. I do this by having...
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Day 29: Anaconda Observation
Not gonna lie…I thought this might prove more interesting. I guess Anaconda is the name of the town. I feel slightly ripped off…...
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Days 28 – 30: Road Musings
Upgrades. As I watched my son adjust his Apple ear buds, I thought, “Ugh. I know son. I hate those things too. They...
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Day 30: Sundance and Family Time
Sundance Truckstop in WY. Waking up to this is 100% A. OK. Because we were in Sundance, WY, we began to chat with...
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Day 31: Warm Welcome and Return to Yankton
Little did we know that when we reached out to our friends, Heather and Nate Eastman, to see if they “maybe” knew a...
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Day 32: How to Eat an Elephant
The last two weeks of every tour have always been the hardest…for all or us. We feel the pull of home. We start...
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Day 33: Kozy’s
If you were wondering what an Indian taco was, this is it. You only need to order one. Ground beef, lettuce, onions, cheddar...
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Day 34: Ben’s Brew Station
We’ve played in bars before where the lights have gone out and no one’s left when the night is over. The dark and...
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Day 35: Keystone Bound
One of the things we love about traveling is the small adventures we get to take. Sometimes they pan out, sometimes not. This...
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Day 36 – 38: Travel and Rest
We love Keystone. Although it definitely is quite touristy, there really are fun things to do there. So, we did a bit of...
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Day 39: Snow Cones and Blacksmith
Since the imposter huckleberry milkshakes were such a disappointment, I wanted to introduce Rudy to the wondrous world of snow cones!! Especially on...
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Day 40: Collapse
Home of the “Worlds BEST Huckleberry Milkshakes”. After four years of passing this place either coming into or leaving MT, and for some...
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Day 41: Bushel and Bee
A gorgeous morning with amazing people really helped keep us calm. With home being a short three hours away, but knowing we still...
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Day 42: Two Festivals, One Band
I woke up at 6:30 am Saturday morning. Wide awake with nothing to do, no real scenery to look at or speak of...
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Day 43: A Little Video Magic then BEST. DAY. EVER!!!
We were put in contact with a tattoo artist named Kyle Wood of Woodwork Tattoo in Manette, WA. On Sundays he brings in...
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In Conclusion . . .
As we set out on this tour, I decided to call it the “Fighting the Good Fight” tour, and I 100% believe we...
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