Kelowna

I feel this big.

The drive into the mountains was awe inspiring as it usually is.  It never ceases to amaze me.  They are massive and strong and still and all around you.  I can't imagine growing up around such strong creatures.  Would it have made me stronger and in what way?  Maybe I'm able to ponder over the wonders of life because of all the space in the prairies.  I wouldn't trade that skill for anything.  It's interesting that you don't really see the Rockies approaching until you're in them.  They sneak up on you, and then BAM!, you're in the mountains and your camera and brain are working extra hard to remember everything around you.  I found it hard to pay attention to the episodes of Oz I was trying to watch.  And then I found I was a bit sick from all the turning and bending and trying to focus on a screen.  So I shut it off.  

It was in these mountains that the song Sleeper was written.  I wasn't physically there, but the song came from there.  I imagine it rustling in a cave and rolling down a mountain on a breeze.  It was small and weak then.  When it hit the water and travelled east it grew in power and determination.  It looked up at the mountains and it felt comfort and it felt protected.  When it left the mountains and flew into the prairies it was reenergized by wind and sun.  It could not fail now.  It shot through three provinces and into my heart.  I felt it hit like a bolt of lightning and I feel back on the floor.  I was falling to the floor a lot back then.  Sometimes to cry, sometimes to pray, sometimes to rest from doing either, but this time I felt a bit of power coming to me, not draining from me.  

I can't wait for you all to hear that song.  In the meantime you can listen to these two gems from the new record. 

So Kelowna was a fun time.  The crew at Fernando's was so amazing.  They fed us super well and treated us like kings.  We played our best show yet.  

 Jon ordered a side of corn-beef hash, but they left out the hash.  The servers explanation was hilarious too.  "That's the way it looked in the module.", she said incredulously.

 Here is a series of mountain pictures, starting with the gateway into the rockies.

 Brennan.

 The van.  It has no name yet.  Notice the weight in the back.

 The Okanogan.

 Our GPS telling us to continue on the road.

 My seat after sleeping on some smarties.

 I love this poster by Ben Clarkson.  He is an awesome artist.  AWESOME.

The stage area.

 Brennan's pedal board with his new Morning Glory.

 Jon looking super happy!

 AVOCADO MARGHERITA.  The best drink I've had in a long time.













Tonight we play at The Biltmore in Vancouver.  I've been looking forward to this show the whole trip! We're surrounded by friends and sushi.  What else could one ask for?

#saysomethingright

Say Something Right

Let's try this again.

We hit the road starting March 1st.

I'm excited to announce the first powermove we're pulling at the OFH camp.  A tour and the Say Something Right AA Side release.  It's been said on FB that we may even be pioneering this bold new move of releasing to solid songs from an album at once.  If anyone can prove otherwise, I'd be happy to listen.  The poster you see above is by the wonderful Ben Clarkson.  He's been doing a lot of work for the band lately because I really connect with his art.  I find myself in the arms-up / yelling position many times in a day.  One could that it is my natural pose.  My mother tells me I was born that way.

It's a small tour, but I'm excited to be getting back in a van to play music across the country.  This time I'm heading out with 3 other musicians who are bringing a new life and energy to the project.  Because I write and record most of the material, I need to find capable artists to fill for my computer on stage.  This means that the lineup is every evolving because I have talented friends, and talented friends are always busy playing music with other talented people.  All of the shows so far have been unique in that there has always been a different person in the band, but I welcome some stability, even if only for a month.  

So check out the singles.  They're free to download.  I'm really happy with them and I think you'll like them too.  If it so happens that you are a fan of them, tell you friends, and check out the FB tour page to find out when we'll be stopping in your city.