I climbed into the silver Ford Wagon and slid onto my seat. As soon as the A/C kicked on I could smell the faint fumes of Marlboro Lights and spicy cologne. The cord of the radar detector dangled from the sun shade above the driver's head to the cigarette. With the roar of the engine turning over comes lights and many beeps from the little black box in the sun shade. There are a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses in the middle console that I desperately want to try on. As the car starts to move the wind blows hair in my face poking my eyes. I move my head to the side adjusting to avoid further injury. I glance into the back seat and see computer parts and pieces everywhere. Jimmy Page is now shredding his double neck guitar on the stock stereo. I feel free, cool, and grown up all at once. I can't wait to be just like the driver of this new Ford Wagon.
This is the memory that came to me today when I had to drive an old Ford Wagon at work.
Peace and love,
RJ Dietrich
It's only been about a week since the tour ended and I can't help but think about the next lag. Thoughts of New England coffee houses, meeting new artists, making new friends and fans. Oh, touring is the life. I get to spend all day with my favorite people, then every night I get to share my music with others, one of my favorite activities.
I have been very busy this last week promoting the new cd, booking shows and working on new music. Kare booked a show at Hot Topic in the mall. I always thought it would be cool to play a show in the mall. Now I will get to test my theory out. I wonder if the mall cops will throw me out if I handbill at the mall before the show. I'm promoting an event that will be taking place in the mall. I guess there's only one way to find out.
I have been enjoying my day job lately. I'm not sure if it's because I have so many positive things going on with my real passion in life or if it's my new assignment at work or both. My new assignment is more laid back than the last. I have been enjoying my extra days off quite a bit!
Kare and I have been working on new music for the next cd. I think it will be done sometime in the late winter early spring. The goal is to have it ready for the next summer tour. We are also working on getting some additional merch such as stickers and t-shirts. The cd will be on sale at iTunes and other online retailers in the next few weeks. We are so excited about this. You can buy the physical cd on our website right now.
It's the sidewalk I miss the most.
Peace and Love,
RJ
