Goodbye to Richard. Goodbye to England. I can’t even explain how busy the past few days have been. I CAN eat room service and take a bath, however, which is huge progress. [HELLO SPAIN.]
Monthly Archives: September 2010
deaf and dumb
“Is it okay to like music?” [From Dublin to Manchester // Tonight we're in Glasgow // Is it morning where you are?]
coffee and cream
Today is our first day off, and we’re in our hotel/apartment in Manchester. I’m having what feels like my 37th cup of coffee of the day, and still feel like I’m underwater. I was appalled at how people push and rush to get in line for Ryan Air flights; I snapped at the receptionist at...
early england
London to Leeds and a drive to Wales. [I'm just a bit tired. But I did see some ponies today! That helps.]
rooftops and roadways
A large percentage of my photos are shot out the car window, a fact which disappointed me until I realized it’s probably fairly proportional to the percentage of my time spent staring out that same car window. Drives will be a bit longer here in the UK, where I upload these in London as Damien...
take root
Wow. Such a busy day. Quick snaps of the city of Groningen, Deer Tick, Black Mountain, Musee Mecanique, Damien Jurado, and Iron & Wine. Wish I could’ve seen [and shot] every band all day, but it was a whirlwind. A great one, but a busy one. Going to enjoy a quiet Sunday night, room service,...
berlin and leipzig
Listening to Willy Mason soundcheck as I post these, and eager to see the rest of the bands here today at Take Root in Groningen. Before the day is out, we’ll see Deer Tick, Wilco, Musee Mecanique, Phosphorescent, Iron & Wine, Black Mountain, Frank Fairfield, and once again Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan. So much...
rainy days
Rain = fewer photos, sadly. Utrecht went by essentially uncaptured; but it didn’t diminish the experience of being there in person. From Germany to the Netherlands to Germany once again. Today another show in Leipzig, then BACK to the Netherlands for a couple astounding festivals.
auf deutsch
Each day is so different; last night’s show was in an old cathedral, and tonight’s in an old brothel. 24 hours in Germany, below.
am klinkenberg
We’re relaxing at the sweetest bed and breakfast right at the German border. I’ve just witnessed the MOST beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen. It wasn’t bold or flashy or infused with much color; it was just LIGHT. Misty, glowing, golden light peeking out through trees. I tried to get Damien to pull over on the...