So, I do have some exciting stuff going on this week! The band and I were lucky enough to receive a grant from the State of MN as part of the Arts Tour MN. This is funding a 7-city tour all over the state, mostly in smaller town/cities and mostly places we’ve never played before. We’re kicking off this tour this weekend in New York Mills!
I have to admit, I’m still a little shocked that we were chosen to be a part of this. In some weird way I feel legitimized as an artist. If the state is willing to back me, that’s pretty damn awesome!
We’ll be tracking the tour and adding photos/videos on my Tumblr page as we go so you can see what it’s like on the road. I’ve heard that some of these venues are truly stunning, so it’s pretty amazing we get to play in all of them.
Also, as a part of each show Kevin and I will be conducting a workshop on either “The Art of Songwriting” or “Grass Roots Music Business and Promotion.” Usually these will take place the day of the show, just a couple hours before we take the stage.