1500 Miles Later…

I got back home out east yesterday in the late morning and am just now pulling myself out of hibernation following my 13 hour drive. The Midwest release event was a hands down success. I was so overwhelmed by the response as well as the rush to the merchandise table when the last track was played. I guess I'm just not used to being the artist myself. The first person that asked me for an autograph was greeted with a "deer in the headlights" stare. I wasn't really sure how to react. The weekend was full of events with many people and a variety of emotional situations, but overall a really great time. Even the 13 hour road trip up and the same back was really cool. I thought I'd hate the drive, but the Toyota held up like a rockstar and the nighttime drive was really soothing. I got to listen to a lot of really great albums and met some interesting characters at my couple stops both ways. The wildest thing was driving into my hometown and seeing the electronic billboard displaying my name!

Also, Kevin Maschmeier and Roxie Randle brought the house down with their acoustic sets. They were both simply brilliant.

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone that came out. Your support was very welcomed. I'm glad you enjoyed the music and understood the stories behind them. Indie music would not be possible without the supporters and fans. Thank you.

Anyway, back to the day job for a few days and Saturday, I'll see you East Coast folk in Jersey for the East Coast release.

-Rod