Saturday, November 27, 2010
almost home
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Day 9
The shows have been great. Xemana is a star! She sounds amazing. The band has put together a great new show incorporating several new songs and new versions of some older ones. It's always nice to have a fresh approach to old material. The fans have been very responsive to the new songs. "Glow" continues to climb the charts and is being added at new stations every day. The only way to win the game these days are to pound the pavement. But that is our job. Bring the music to the people. The days of being a recording giant are over thanks to the Internet.
We are canceling two shows next due to the untimely passing of surfing star Andy Irons. Donavon and Andy were very close friends, neighbors as well as brand mates. Andy will be greatly missed. I had the privilege of hanging with Andy at Teahapoo a couple of years ago. Cat and I also rented his house for our honeymoon. He was a nice fella and an amazing surfer. There will be a giant paddle out for Andy on Kauai next week. Donavon is flying home for the ceremony. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lindi and Andy's family.
That's all I have for now thanks for tuning in....
Sunday, November 7, 2010
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Mustache Manifestos are back
http://contour.com/stories/mustache-manifesto-glow-week-1
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Life on the bus
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Here we go again,,,
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Almost home
Craig, Pete and I embarked on a whirlwind trip out here to Utah via Tokyo. We were actually home for 3 days after the last tour ended. Our Japan trip started bright and early Friday morning with a 6 a.m. flight to Chicago connecting to San Francisco then on to Tokyo. Well United once again dropped the ball and cancelled our San Fran flight leaving us scrambling to make it to Japan for the show. Long story short we made it on a direct flight to Tokyo. Unfortunately our luggage and gear did not leaving us without any clean undies for the gig. That was a bummer. But the show must go on! Fuji Rock is held in Nigata, Japan on the top of a mountain at a famous ski resort. We played the main stage in front of 40,000 plus fans. It was quite an experience. It made up of for the 30 hours of flight time and 9 hours of bus travel.
We are back on the plane in the morning. 5:30 a.m. lobby call! Finally home for a whole week. Time to teach some lessons and play with my hommies and hang with my honey. So until next time stay tuned for more life on the road!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
day 27
Monday, July 19, 2010
Daily updates
Day 20 The Beachcomber
Bus life is slowly getting to us all. Wellfleet is very small and we are out on a cliff overlooking the ocean in the middle of nowhere. Which is great for those of us who the outdoor types. The only shower is outside and uncovered in the rain. And there is only one toilet with no stall door. My poor wife has been on this rolling locker room with a bunch of overgrown children that can't seem to lift the seat. There is no surf, no Starbucks, no cell service and no privacy. There is a distinct odor coming from Donavon's bunk area. I can't quite place it. It's somewhere in between death and real dirty laundry. Everyone plays the bus shuffle game in order to move around on this contraption. One person goes right as the other goes left. Anna from our management office came out for a few days and hitched a ride on the bus to experience tour life. I don't think she knew what she was in for. But Donavon put her on a surfboard so she left with a new love of surfing and a really bad sunburn. Poor Anna.
The Montauk show was great. 1500 people in a 500 capacity venue. The cops came and the fire marshall too. I think they came out just to check out all the super models and their bling. There had to be at least a million dollars worth of sun glasses in the joint. I saw paparazzi everywhere as the Surf Lodge is the place to be in Long Island. The executive chef is a winner from Top Chef and cooked us up some tasty grub. Donavon traded Chef Sam some surf lessons for some cooking tips. Bring in those fish tacos. That's all for now tune in later for a new daily update from our film crew (Craig) for more daily updates and shenanigans from D.F. and the crew. PEACE!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Day 17
We are off to Amagansett NY today. Last night we were in Salisbury Ma. playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall. The show was great and the people are amazing. Donavon, Mishka and I scored some really fun surf with our friend Skip. He was kind enough to shuttle us around. The water was freezing. 60 degrees. It's not Florida! I'm not sure how I feel about being in a wet suit in mid-July. On Wednesday, we were in Asbury Park at the Stone Pony. Our good friend Jay Alders had his art on display. Please check his stuff out he's truly gifted. jayalders.com The show was sold out and a good time was had by all. We are in the Hamptons for the next few shows. It's time for some lobster! Tonight will be 17 shows in a row. Keep 'em coming. We only have 9 more days out and then back to Jacksonville. remember check out donavonf.com for more daily video updates of the tour.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
day 14
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Townson Maryland
Friday, July 9, 2010
The mustache manifesto
http://www.donavonf.com/185/video/Mustache-Manifesto-Isle-of-Palms-SC/
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Day 10 I think?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The wheels of the bus go round and round
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
So I had another brilliant idea today as if I've e ever had one. For all fellow friends who are fighting the dreaded disease of alopecia, you know who you are myself included and for those aren't familiar with this disorder. It is yes the incurable balding, thinning, disappearance of one cranial top skin protector otherwise known as hair. We must come together and tame the beast. It's time to lose that skullet. My idea is to have a shaving day of all parties young and old who like me are holding on and fighting the battle. Sorry fellas no back, buttock or nether region hair applies. We can collect it all and drive to the panhandle sop up some oil. Box it up and mail it to BP's corporate office with an attached thank you card for curing our dreaded disease and ruining our coast line. Ain't life grand.