American Tour 2024 [Seattle]
Everything went by so fast ever since I left our church studio 2 days ago. I found myself hopping on a plane, and the second I landed in Seattle, I was uplifted by the high stream of life that was eagerly waiting to take me in. Hopefully, I learned the transformative value of taking a moment to breathe in just long enough to appreciate the moment for what it is. Otherwise, like most of the 10 years I spent touring all over the world with my former band Your Favorite Enemies, I know I would just not be able to see the inspiring shades and layers that every wonder has to offer, as if I were blinded to the beauties that have been designed for dreamers like me, like us, to define, to grow through.
Yesterday has been incredibly vibrant from the get-go. I didn’t sleep much, which is nothing new, so I was able to muse about the wonderful journey my life has been since my surgery. I don’t think I would have said that only a few months ago, or at least it would have been considerably less nuanced. But clarity and emotional healing, I suppose, opened my eyes to the bright colors that I’m evolving in now. I have found family in my tremendously supportive management company, have renewed friendships I thought had dried up, all that while having the blessing to connect with you all on a deeper and more personal level than I believed I could after so many years living in my self-imposed reclusive sadness. I guess it all starts with deciding otherwise. I want that light, I need that beaming uplift, I really do… And last night’s concert was a perfect reflection of that communal spirit.
Here’s a short wrap-up of my first time in Seattle, from an appearance on a national TV morning show, roaming around Pike Place Market, up to the cheering and heartfelt welcome we received from the people attending the show, the sweetness of everyone from Temples, and the beautiful kindness of the Neumos team… Soulful moments.
Here’s a short wrap-up of my first time in Seattle, from an appearance on a national TV morning show, roaming around Pike Place Market, up to the cheering and heartfelt welcome we received from the people attending the show, the sweetness of everyone from Temples, and the beautiful kindness of the Neumos team… Soulful moments.
I don’t think I could have foreseen a better start to the tour.
Much love,
Your brother and friend
PS: Up next: 11 hours of driving (excluding any possible traffic delays and much-needed breaks) to reach Oakland. Van life to its fullest!
Much love,
Your brother and friend
PS: Up next: 11 hours of driving (excluding any possible traffic delays and much-needed breaks) to reach Oakland. Van life to its fullest!
