2023 Summer Tour Archives - Page 3 of 3

Day 9: The Scenic Route

Even with a dirty windshield, the beauty of the giant Colorado sky cannot be denied. And we needed it this particular morning, as the sorrow threatened to creep in with every “one more hug” that transpired between Marianne and me. I hate goodbyes, and probably because we are closer than we’ve been in years, it...

Day 8: Red Rocks

2 years ago2 years ago

Jessi Fredeen

A visit to a place we WILL play someday, Red Rocks Amphitheater! And a special surprise… Marianne missed the chance to take us to the Red Rocks amphitheater last year, due to our time constraints. So this year it was the ONLY action item on her agenda. And my oh my, it did NOT disappoint!...

Day 6 – 7: Fireworks

2 years ago

Jessi Fredeen

A joyful reunion and our country’s (loud) birthday! Since we had a couple days before we needed to be in Durango, and 4th of July fell in the middle of the week, we decided to hunker down with my childhood friend! This is how it went: Day 6: Travel day to get to Marianne Brown...

Day 3 – 5: Utah Reunion and The First Gig of Tour

2 years ago

Jessi Fredeen

Because we rolled into Wyoming at almost 1:00 am on the morning of Friday the 30th, our plans to visit with our friends that evening were scrapped, and we opted for much-needed sleep instead. Randy was kind enough to greet us (and of course the DWC, or Dog Welcoming Committee, as well: Charlie, Sophie, and...

Day 2: It’s Okay To Suck At Stuff

2 years ago2 years ago

Jessi Fredeen

A message to our fans and readers (and ourselves) It is OK to suck at stuff. We recently wrote a new tune about embracing the idea that you in no way need to be good at everything you do for it to bring you joy. I felt particularly moved to broach the subject in song,...

Day 1: On Roots and Roads

2 years ago2 years ago

Jessi Fredeen

Deja vu… didn’t we JUST do this? It was actually much more difficult to leave for this tour than I anticipated. Typically, by early May, Jared and I have the road itch (not easily cured with a cream), and we are chomping at the bit to get our little “Amelia” (our Honda Pilot), outfitted and...