Alabama, Georgia, and Florida
We made our way from New Orleans into the welcoming arms of Montevallo, Huntsville, and Florence, Alabama. First, we discovered the Ave Maria Grotto, where tiny, sacred worlds were built into the hillside out of bits of broken things, glass, marbles, and seashells. In Huntsville, we were hosted by Gregory and Alex, in a house full of colors, singing birds, and art. We enjoyed artisan chocolate and new friends, who reminded us why we continue down this road of uncertainties. We are often so pleasantly surprised.
In Georgia, we played with Mipso in Atlanta, and Evan and Avery in Athens, two shows that felt as satisfying as the grits and biscuits in our bellies. Thank you to Dani Moulia for hosting us!
In Florida, we lay on white sand beaches and sipped coconuts, until we were rather pink and salty. We traveled all the way down to Key West, where we played long sets at the Rum Barrell. In Miami, Antonia Wright and Reuben Millares hosted us at their beautiful art studio, and we met so many kind and creative folks. We had cuban coffee and empanadas, saw packs of wild dogs roaming the street, and coconuts falling in the parking lot.
While we drove north, we saw clouds of vultures soaring overhead, through the wetland forests of east Florida. The rain came to us at last, and in Gainesville, we played the coziest little house show at Ricky Kendal and Heather's house. With a few extra hours in the morning, we were lucky enough to make a take-away music video with Dave at Medusa Studios, which we will post as soon as it is ready!
In Savannah, GA we played at Graveface Records with Heavy Boots, and enjoyed free museum Sunday, walking around the gorgeous city with our new friends.
We have come near to the end, with only one more show in Marshall, NC. In some ways, this tour has been about seeking out the light. It has been a "Shadows" tour, in which I've learned to let go of all of my ghosts. It is movement that allows us to be fluid and love each moment fully, and sunlight that brings us peace this winter. We are so grateful for this opportunity to travel and meet so many inspiring people.
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