Comfort Zone

What a fantastic show last night in Birmingham. Attentive, full crowd, great sound and, above all, the kindness and generosity of the owner, Keith. Unfortunately the word is that the Moonlight Music Cafe is closing down in October which is a great shame as Keith has created a unique and warm space dedicated to music and treats the performers well (clean, comfy dressing room stocked with water, etc - even a box of extra picks!!). Unfortunately the support for live music in Birmingham has been a bit thin. He promises to pop up somewhere with a new venue and we would be honored to play at his place again, wherever that may be.
The quiet before the storm:
Charlotte takes the stage solo in Birmingham:
Rooster crows in Bama:
After the show we drove all night (Jeremy and Andy Laird rocked the Bluebird helm to the break of dawn) and made it to Columbus nice and early. We splurged on a room at the Comfort Suites which feels luxurious with its plumbing, AC, TV, WiFi, and pool and fitness area. We have been taking full advantage. And the $90 it cost us for the room we would have burned through in generator gas trying to stay cool on the bus. Tonight we play at Oldfield's Bar & Grill which promises to be interesting. Initial drive-by assessment leaves venue analysts thinking "local dive cum college bar with a hint of late night hang." In the meantime we are getting comfortable at the Comfort Suites. Hasta manyana, blogadors...
Kickin' it at the Comfort Suites:
Can opener comin!!!