We always have high expectations when playing any shows in Indiana, particularly Piere's in Fort Wayne. Today was no different. Everyone is always super excited for the shows there, the venue is great and the staff is one of the best around. It's always a good time there.
To add to this excitement my girlfriend Ali, and my roommate Dave were planning on coming up. I was pretty stoked to get to spend some time with them and had all of my business sorted out and taken care of early in the day as to maximize my evening enjoyment. The day went really well and thanks to the great help at Piere's it was a very easy set up for the show.
I am amazed at how good real diner food is, considering its simplicity. I grabbed a bit of food with one of the guys at a diner connected to Piere's. It was a really good omlette. Again with the breakfast food. Stuffed, I went back in to relax for a while until the time when Dave would get there. Then Ali arrived soon after that. It was fun to hang with them, as always. We "maxed and relaxed" for a bit before it was time to watch the show.
In "Small World News", it turned out that Ali was actually good friends with the front man for our main support act, iExist. A really nice gent he was. We talked a bit about the business and all that fun jazz and swapped info as we both live in the same city.
Back to the point. The show was going great, it was a favorite of mine because the venue provided a seller for me. That meant that I could more or less enjoy my evening with my friends. Then came the BIG surprise. There I am, standing by merch checking up on things. I turn around and see one of my best friends Jerry(Sick Puppies Merch guy). Here's the catch, he didn't tell me he was coming, he had me put his friend on the list plus one so I just figured he knew someone in town. Much to my amazement there he was. The incredible part of this is that Jerry lives in California. He had flown all the way in just to hang out and see the show. He's an incredible guy and gave me an incredible surprise with his presence.
The show was stellar and although it was the smallest crowd we've played for at Piere's I felt it was successful. It sounded great and people really enjoyed themselves. All in all I had a phenomenal day in Fort Wayne and thanks to all of my wonderful friends (including those from the band) and lady it was a day that I won't soon forget. The downside to all of it; Two a.m. van call to the hotel, 5:30 a.m. van call to St. Louis.
Lesson of the day:
The people you surround yourself with can make a lot from little and can make a huge difference on the type of person you are.
The people you
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