t's been about 4,000 miles and 15 shows since my last update.
We've since played in Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and are about to play in upstate New York.
We are now officially past the halfway point now... can't believe how fast this tour is going by. I still feel really energized which is remarkable considering how much ground we've covered since September 25th. Gracie is also still holding up like a champ and I wouldn't be having nearly as much fun without her.
I'm currently sitting down in Evanston, IL enjoying yet ANOTHER beautiful fall day on this tour. Tonight will be our 9th show in a row. Wow. This is easily one of the best experiences I've had in my life. I'm thankful to somehow feel totally present, focused, and at peace amidst all the traveling and meeting new people everyday.
4 shows into the tour now... Currently writing this from a little coffee house in Holland, MI. The people here are unbelievably kind. Just had a stranger who I now know is named Ron walk up to us and give us a Shell gas card because he believes in what we're doing and had heard that Gracie and I had taken some "risks" in order to make this tour happen. He wasn't even at out show last night! I love it.
We're only 2 nights into the Hometowns & Campgrounds Tour and are already feeling incredibly grateful for this experience. The best part has been getting to spend an entire evening with a broken-in group of family & friends. Our hosts have been super hospitable and gracious and made us feel at home right away.
