December 9, 2012

Those of you who’ve hung out with us on tour have probably heard us call the van the “Red Sled.” This is because in rain, sleet, ice, and/or snow, it is virtually impossible to stop our fine steed in short order. The van’s brakes are in the front, but with all the gear loaded in the back, it sits on a bit of a “wheelie,” making those front breaks fairly ineffective. Nothing like a 5-7% grade and packed snow to test the skills of the savviest driver in the band (Anton) today… but we made it!

Headed home on I-70 in the Red Sled!

What a difference a day [of snow] makes. We’re about ready to drive down the hill back to Denver/Boulder. In contrast to night #1, last night the place was packed and we all had a killer time. I guess word of the fresh snow got people to make the drive up and party for the night. Good times. Thanks to any of you who made it out – we had a blast. About to go grab some coffee/cocoa and hit the road, so gotta sign off. First, a few more pics…

Anton’s guitar in the band apartment

Mario warming up on the acoustic bass in the band apartment

chillin’ in the band apartment

Hanging after the show in the band apartment – and the snow piling up outside!

Anton readying the Red Sled for departure this morning.

4-6!