NYC Tour - Day 03

Ahhh, what a day.

Today it rained even more. But as it cleared, we pulled into the venue (Kenny's Castaway). This place was a great venue. Just a while back Ben Harper and Tom Morello were rockin' the stage.

Today though was my turn and it was a nice intimate show. A friend from high school showed up that I hadn't seen in 10 years. Good times!

Here's a couple pics from the show...

And here's a pic of the aftermath...the mood...the passion...the ominous-ness...

...I don't know what I'm talking about, but Brandon can work some photo-magic!

Peace,
Ross

NYC Tour - Day 02

Today was quite eventful. Rainy. But eventful.

I woke up around 11, which was nice to sleep in. I don't think i've slept that late in about 2 years actually. So after I got up and out, I departed from the Holiday Inn for the city.

The first item on the itinerary was get some grub.

After that, Brandon and I took in the city. There's something about a big city and the rain, and all of the smells that it brings out.

Tonight was my first show (of 3) in the city. Tonights gig was at The Sidewalk. Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Patti Smith, Regina Spektor all got their starts at this place. Great atmosphere, vibe, supporters!

They had a great downstairs green room - with a bike. That's a first.


Then it was time to take stage. The crowd really got into it. Great night of musical art!


Tomorrow I'll be at Kenny's Castaway. Come out for the show!

Peace,
Ross

p.s. BRANDON SCHULTZ - owner, artist, dreamer of BRSPhotography is on this tour doing all of the amazing photo work. THANKS BRANDON!!!

NYC Tour - Day 01

Yesterday afternoon we rolled into NYC after much driving through Il, In, Oh, Pa, and Wv. My personal opinion, Illinois and Indiana need a new crop of choice - bland, PLUS a carb-overload!

But once we got checked into the hotel, we headed into the city by foot to enjoy some amazing Thai food, people watch, and happened to score some free tickets to the Sage Theatre Comedy Club. Hannibal Burris was 1 of 5 comics that performed and he was brilliant! Perfect understanding of delivery and breath. I don't think I could ever do stand up. True talent!

www.hannibalhannibal.com

After the late night show and all the driving, we were pooped and needed some rest.

More to post later...

-Ross

NYC Tour Dates

Hey all,
For you NYC and East Coast readers, I'll be in your neck of the woods this next week for 3 concerts. If you're around and available to come out, I'd love your support! Come on out for a good time of art and music...

Fri, Aug 28 - The Sidewalk Cafe (9 Ave. A NY, NY) - 10PM
Sat, Aug 29 - Kenny's Castaway (157 Bleecker Street, NY, NY) - 7PM
Sun, Aug 30 - Don Pedro's (90 Manhattan Ave, NY, NY) - 8PM

Excited to see you guys!
Ross

p.s. I will not be in this tour bus :-(

help people see

I think a lot of effort is spent by Christians in trying to win debates, prove fact, and disprove anything that brings about doubt. Maybe there's a place for that. Maybe not.

Though i've learned throughout the years, that perhaps our efforts have become too programmed, to results based, too project oriented. i.e....befriending someone with the sole purpose of conversion. I'm pretty sure that's not authentic friendship...

I'm learning that instead of me forcing people to see God, maybe its my job to point them in the direction that leads to an understanding that God is what allows them to see in the first place. Perhaps my job is to help focus what's ALWAYS been - maybe it's just been blurry all these years.

Its not as if God has just now revealed himself. He's been revealing huge pictures and little snippets, everyday since creation. Sometime we see it. Lots of the time we're not even looking.

But maybe we're just here to help people see...

-Ross

The Rain Cometh Down Vblog - August 17, 2009

-Ross

Cora & the Fair

This past week, we ventured off to the Missouri State Fair. Let's see, what does the fair have to offer?

Corndogs - check!
Funnel Cakes - check!
Livestock - check!
Mullets - CHECK!
Very few teeth - CHECK!

It was quite the site. People watching/mocking is one of my strengths and I was in people watching/mocking mecca!

BUT, Cora loved it...no matter the heat, the hunter-orange-bib-overalls in August, permed mullets, and tube tops in sizes that should be banned; she loved every second of her Fair experience!

-Ross