When we got to Columbus, we were greeted by Bo Davis of the excellent band, Necropolis. Once again, he and his wife, Emily (also a member of Necropolis), opened up their home to us. We had a couple beers, watched some Simpsons, Bo and I changed our guitar strings, and then Bo re-soldered some wires on a backup guitar I picked up in Kansas City.

That night, we played Bourbon Street with Necropolis. Bourbon Street is all of about 200 feet from Necropolis’ house. It’s an awesome little divey kind of venue that also has cheap Mexican food. The sound wasn’t fantastic, but it was a really fun show, and we played for an interested and eager handful of people. Necropolis played after us, and were just awesome as they always are. Noisy and energetic and catchy. That band rules.

Afterwards, we watched some Comedy Central, ate sandwiches, (Jimmy John’s, I’ve missed you), played with their cats, Ash and Ella (8 months old) and went to bed. We had a leisurely morning filled with fresh coffee and World’s Wildest Police Videos. Then we we took Emily out to lunch at a really cool little place she recommended and actually got FRESH FOOD!

Our drive out to Pittsburgh was kind of awesome because Goes Cube Matt and Kenny watched “A Mighty Wind” in the back. EarFarm Matt and I had just watched that movie the day before, and it was hilarious, so we ran the sound throughout the van, so we could enjoy it up front. That movie is awesome even when it’s just the sound.

Pittsburgh wasn’t a stellar show. Their fault: We played with six one-man guitar-bands. INCREDIBLY mismatched. Our fault: We opened with “Goes Cube Song 27,” which is probably our slowest song. Don’t get me wrong, I love the song, but it’s just not a good opener, I think. Or at least, not for a crowd who doesn’t know our music. So, it was a rough start. However, I think things started clicking on our 3rd or 4th song. Unfortunately, we played a short set, so by that time we pretty much had to wrap it up.

Our goal was to get an early jump on our drive back to NYC - maybe stop off in Harrisburg, PA for a state cap picture. But once the mini-van hit the Harrisburg city limits, we all had New York City on the back of our minds. A quick show of hands determined that, indeed, we all wanted to go home. So, I grabbed a 20-ounce cup of coffee, topped off the tank, and we headed eastward.

Four hours later, at around 5am, we were waving goodbye to Matt EarFarm, and moments later, crossing the East River, Brooklyn-bound. Anyone who lives here and who’s been away for a month knows what I mean when I say that’s an incredible experience. Despite the fatigue, despite the feeling of not wanting something to end, it’s just unmatched.

Neither Kenny nor I got any sleep, though. We were just overtired. But yesterday was relaxing anyway. Saw a couple friends. Spent some very quality time. Rested. Last night, I actually slept and I feel great today. Which is important because:

THE TOUR IS NOT OVER. Tonight, is the last night of the tour. We play our homecoming show at the Mercury Lounge. It’s an awesome bill, and we expect a hell of a turn out. So with that, I have to go change guitar strings, resolder some wires, and get ready to pack the van.

I’ll definitely post a wrap up of tonight’s show, and maybe some other post-tour compendiums (of pictures, bowling recollections, etc).

A quick note to all who are thinking of coming out (and you should!): Get there early. Like beforedoors open. Like 7:30ish. There are no advanced ticket sales, and the general feeling is that this show may sell-out, and it may sell-out quickly. It’s at the Mercury Lounge (Houston and Essex).

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