What a tour!
“It’s not where you are, but who you are with,” so the saying goes. And I was lucky to share a set of shows last weekend with some amazing folks, Frances Luke Accord and Chris Dupont, as well as visit some cool places.
If you haven’t heard Frances Luke Accord’s new EP, Queen for Me, stop what are doing, and download it for free on Noisetrade right now:
I have to say, traveling with others is way better than traveling alone! I did 5000 miles by myself last fall, which is how I met FLA in Chicago at an open mic. We hit it off, traded numbers, and said, “We must do some shows together next year!”
Welp, it happened, and it was a blast.
One of the best parts of the tour for me was when I carpooled with FLA from Chicago to Flint. Brian and Nick asked if we could listen to their EP in my car, that they hadn’t heard it through a car stereo yet. (They don’t own cars in Chicago!) As a super fan, I got to listen to their record with them and talk about the inspiration of the material. The theme of “Queen for Me” is a motif for Chicago, and trying to find success in the city.
My friend Chris Dupont was equally incredible, and it was great to finally share the stage with him. His new album Anxious Animal has been on repeat on my iPod all year, and Chris and FLA became quick friends. Contrary to Seinfeld’s warning, I love when my worlds collide!
Here are some candid videos and photos from the tour. Thanks to everyone who attended our sets in Chicago, Flint and Ann Arbor.
FLA playing to a fine crowd at the Elbo Room
The Elbo Room in Chicago: WWLD?
David Stanley joined us in Flint and got along with FLA immediately, sharing Notre Dame jokes and talking about songwriting.
Nick and I setting up the stage at LIVE in Ann Arbor
Brian and Nick from FLA and I enjoying lunch and spring's weather before our Ann Arbor show.
Big thanks to Betsy for running the door! Aren't Chris and Betsy the cutest musical couple?
My set at LIVE. Photo credit: Alisa Bobzien
Checkout some soundcheck videos and song clips from the tour:
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