After a long trek across the eastern side of the U.S. I rolled into Chattanooga around dinner time Thursday night. I brought my friend Jason with me to show him around Tennessee and we both managed to get about 4 minutes of sleep on this trip. This is the farthest that Jason has ever traveled and the excitement was so great for him that he couldn't sleep not matter how hard he tried. The funny thing was that the excitement was so great for him I couldn't sleep either as every time I started to doze off he started talking again. I'm happy he is here with me as I know that this trip will do great things for him. Jason and I have been best of buds for almost exactly 10 years now, and now we have another story to chalk up on the adventure list.
Right now in Chattanooga they are having their annual music event called Riverbend. There are several stages set up along the riverfront and the whole area has been sectioned off. Each night they have a national headliner playing on the main stage. On the other stage they have an assortment of indie cover bands playing. It is pretty difficult to walk down there as this event draws thousands and thousands of people each year. If I was living here right now, I don't think I would consider the festival to be quite as intrusive considering I would have the other 55 weeks of the year to quietly enjoy the riverfront. I'm glad that I will still be here when it is over so that I can just sit back and relax on the pier after it is all done, though I do plan on checking out Riverbend on Tuesday night when Steven Curtis Chapman is in town!
Just in the last couple of days I have been reminded of all of the things I love about the south. I've been taking Jason to all of my favorite Chatt' spots. The people here have been abundantly friendly, and the weather, though slightly overcast, has been warm. Today is sunny and on it's way to being really hot.
Tonight I'm performing in a little coffeehouse in Athens, TN. This is very exciting for me as my new CD is now available and this will be my first show with it on the merch table. I hope to see all of you Athens and Sweetwater friends of mine there!
Keep close, video is on it's way!
Blessings,
SL
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That's awesome! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Glad to hear Jason is having a good time as well. :) We look forward to your videos and updates! Say hey to Ken and Melissa! *hugs*
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