This weekend I’m blogging from the road. And don’t worry, I’m not the one driving. Yesterday, the four Low Spark guys and I packed our gear into one (yes only one) car. Check out this photo.
Yeah, pretty tight. And do you like how my tenor sax case seems to just magically float amidst the rest of the gear?
The five of us then drove three hours to Grand Rapids, MI with instruments and cases between our legs and on our laps. One nice thing about being tall is that whoever I’m with, I almost always get offered the passenger seat. Plus, it’s fun to look back and see three adult guys sitting in the back seat. Makes me happy for some reason.
We arrived in Beer City, USA (shhh! Don’t tell that to Milwaukee!) at the most well known microbrewery in Michigan, Founders Brewing Co. After a set up and great meal we played a great set for a pretty big crowd. This concert was extra special for me, as my family is from Michigan, and so my mom, dad, brother, wife, and two sister-in-laws were all there. Definitely a good time!
Tonight I’m in Holland, MI (a very short drive from Grand Rapids) where my wife and I met in undergrad at Hope College. After a brief nostalgic drive through the city, I’m now headed to a rehearsal with the rock band, Grooters & Beal, with whom I’ll be performing Saturday and Sunday night. We’ll be doing a Christmas Rock Vespers concert. And so you know I’m not lying, here’s a pic I just took from the road.
Oh yeah, billboard action!
So who would have guessed that my most happenin’ weekend since moving to Chicago would be in little ol’ West Michigan right around where I grew up!
Until next time,
Derek
Here's the Rock Vespers stage I'll be playing on. Pretty dramatic, huh?