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Snowballs; ever hear of them? You probably have. Duckpin Bowling; ever heard of it? Neither had we. Please see here for more info. Indianapolis had both, and they both rocked equally as hard. We had a great time in Indianapolis with the for-mentioned snow and bowling as well as a great rock show at Radio Radio!! We can’t wait to get back! To end an amazing night, GRO and Sleeperstar, in a united front, partook in our favorite late night tradition….post-show 3am breakfast!!
As we emerged from the mountainside cut tunnel, the concrete laced tube gave way to a city built into the very landscape it was set upon, as if it were placed there from the beginning; it was Pittsburgh:
Ok. Here’s the thing. I was home-schooled. For 10 years. Many things that other kids found to be funny just stressed me out. Like pranks. I never pranked my friends. And they never pranked me. It was a blissful, innocent existence. But that is all over now.
APPARENTLY, bands that go on extended tours together start playing pranks on each other half-way through the run. I was warned, but that didn’t stop the home-schooler anxiety that ensued when Mr. Brandon Rosas of Sleeperstar led off with a prank on GRO. The GRO boys have been covering “All The Single Ladies” by Beyoncé during their set. Dear Brandon thought it would be funny to sneak onstage in a black leotard during the cover, mimicking the ATSL dance. He actually learned some of the more risqué moves. And though the mask he wore in an effort to disguise his identity only made him look like a single ninja, everyone got the idea. Sleeperstar: 1 ; GRO: 0
Not to be outdone, GRO made sure that we received 6am wake-up calls the next morning in our hotel rooms. It was a good effort, if not a little cliche. Unfortunately for us, that wasn’t the half of it.
They sold-out the next show. And midway through the set, we began hearing commentary on our performance through the monitors. We looked to the back of the room, and Geoff Ice, who had apparently threatened our sound-man with violence, was waving from the sound booth, smile on his face. Sleeperstar: 1 ; GRO: 1
I thought that surely this was the only prank of the set. But just as we began our cover of “New York” by Jay-Z, Jamey Ice appeared onstage, dressed as a giant banana wielding an electric guitar. He began dancing on Chris Pearson. It was hilarious. But Chris was quick on his feet, and forced Jamey (who professes to be tone-deaf) to sing the chorus. Amazing turnaround. Sleeperstar: 2 ; GRO: 1
I can’t call the game yet, because the tour isn’t over. Currently, I feel that we are ahead… Then again, acute fatigue may be impairing my judgement. I received another 6am wake-up call this morning.
Sleeperstar: 2 ; GRO: 2
May the most diabolical band win.
The show in NY was SO awesome, thanks to everyone who came out!! We moved through the city so fast that I barely had a moment to photograph…which is unfortunate because NY is incredible! Here are the few frames I was able to get:
1/2 of the greatest management team EVER: The Bolton
After our amazing show in Boston we find ourselves with 2 days off; a rarity when touring. By God’s grace and the generosity of dear friends we find ourselves staying at a ridiculously nice house in the Massachusetts countryside surrounded by trees, snow, polo horses, stables, rolling hills, and peace; a welcomed change of pace from the tour van. It’s such a blessing to be a part of a community where selflessness and generosity are a way of life. Thank you Jeremiah and Ashley for being so gracious to us with your home.
