A Favorite from the 2023 Tour
A favorite from the 2023 tour. This tour has been a rollercoaster, and somehow, it’s still just getting started. When I look back on the blur of cities, the endless highways, the late-night load-ins, and the even later-night goodbyes, one stop keeps replaying in my mind like a highlight reel I can’t turn off.
It wasn’t the biggest venue, and it definitely wasn’t the fanciest stage, but it was the night everything clicked. The lights hit just right, the crowd sang back louder than our monitors, and for a moment, I swear time stood still. I’ve played plenty of shows, but that one—that one—felt like magic.
The Highs and Lows
Tours are often painted as glamorous, a kind of nonstop party with a soundtrack. The reality? It’s a delicate dance between exhaustion and adrenaline. One day you’re on top of the world, playing to a crowd that makes your chest buzz with energy. The next, you’re crammed in a van, living off protein bars and gas station coffee, wondering why you ever thought this was a good idea.
This year has been no exception. From delayed flights to broken strings, from sold-out nights to half-empty rooms, every stop has been part of the ride. And somehow, all those ups and downs become part of the story—the reason the highs feel so electric.
The Favorite Night
Back to that night. The venue wasn’t huge, maybe a few hundred people shoulder to shoulder. The air was hot and heavy, buzzing with anticipation before we even stepped on stage. By the second song, the walls seemed to vibrate with the sound of everyone singing. By the third, we weren’t just performing—we were connected.
It’s hard to describe what that feels like unless you’ve been in it. Imagine thousands of tiny sparks igniting at once, a current running between strangers until suddenly the room feels alive. That’s what happened. I looked at the band, they looked at me, and we all knew: this is the moment we’ll carry with us long after the amps are packed away.
Just Getting Started
And the wild part? That was only one stop on the journey. If the first leg of this tour has already brought us this kind of rollercoaster, I can’t even imagine what’s waiting around the next corner. Every city is a new chance for another favorite, another memory that makes the miles worth it.
Where will the road take us next? That’s the question that keeps me going. Maybe the next stop will bring another night of magic, maybe it’ll be a small crowd that surprises us with their passion, or maybe it’ll just be another story of missed exits and broken gear. Either way, it’s all part of the ride.
The Road Ahead
A favorite from the 2023 tour isn’t just one moment—it’s a reminder of why we do this. The sweat, the chaos, the exhaustion, the laughter in the van at 2 a.m., the voices in the crowd singing back every word—they’re all part of the same tapestry.
This tour has been a rollercoaster, yes. But rollercoasters are meant to thrill you, scare you, and leave you breathless. And the best part? We’ve only just begun the climb.
