1/3/09

Well the first stretch out on the road is over, and we're on our way back to Columbus from Philly. I don't think I mentioned this yet, but this tour is also nice because we're not on the road for 6 months solid. When there are large gaps between show dates we get to come back to Columbus. If we're home for more than 3 days we'll have to do our regular LiveTech work in town.

Anyway, tonight seemed to go well again. We were done with load in by about 4pm which gave us some time to relax on the bus before the show. Load out only took a little over 2 hours which I think was one of the fastest we've had so far. Brian ("Guitar Guy," Jeff's opening act) was talking to Brandon and I and he said we're doing a nice job and both he and Jeff have been happy with the production. That's definitely good to hear! After the show he came back to say "see you in 10 days" gave Brandon a handshake and me a hug.

I actually had a brief exchange with Jeff today for the first time. I was at the video control area which is backstage by their entrance, and when he was leaving the stage after sound check he saw me and said, "Hi, how are ya?" I just said, "Good!"

I think we really have an excellent crew out here. Everyone knows their equipment pretty well and knows how to troubleshoot things. Yeah, it's the same show every night, but new problems always arise. Like tonight, Brandon left the back cap on the projector lens, so he had to go up into the truss and take it off.

I keep thinking about how years ago I thought I could see myself being a roadie. It was just one of those things I thought I could do for a while. Now I'm pretty much doing it! Not a typical job for a girl my age, but that's what makes it even cooler :)

I don't know how long I'll be doing this or what I'll do when it's all over. I just keep living day to day. I am enjoying it so far!