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Spring Tour 2006 Update from DC
After the Atlanta show we got into the bus for a nine hour trek up the East coast to Washington DC. On the bus ride we watched a video of the night's performance at the Roxy. This was the first time we'd seen any video of the the tour and the Roxy's lighting setup really looked great.
Steve was nursing his right hand index finger after tearing off part of his fingernail playing "Night One". Afterwards we all did a late night viewing of "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" in the front lounge. We watched "The Exorcist" a couple nights ago as well- satanic possesion movies go over pretty well on the bus.
We got to DC early enough so that some could grab a few hotel bed winks, and Steve and Dan took a sightseeing walk to the Lincoln and Washington Memorials and the White House. The weather in DC is absolutely perfect, and it's great to have a little bit of free time to enjoy this awesome city.
Tuesday was an off day, and our manager Jared (who was raised in DC) took the band out for dinner and later we all went out to the stairs from "The Exorcist" to snap some pics. We were planning to do one of our guerilla acoustic performances, but Steve was resting his voice for the upcoming 3 day stretch. Later on Dan, Shawn, Poochie and Steve set up a late night hotel room poker game. Dan took it down.
Wednesday we spent a couple hours on the Elliott in the Morning show on DC 101, which was a blast. We played "Why Cry", "Blue Bruises" and "Outsider", and had a great time shooting the breeze.
That night, we played one of the country's great rock clubs; the 9:30 club and had our best show of the tour so far. The room was a great size, the lights and sound were ideal, and the audience was a joy to play for. Towards the end of the set we invited some fans onstage to help us lead the crowd in a gang count from 1 to 13, for a possible final album track. The crowd was so good to us that it felt like the right time to try this idea out. Sadly, everything about the show went off without a hitch except this ...the recording equipment was on the fritz, and we didn't get a full audio track of the count. Apologies, DC - it was us, not you... Maybe we'll try again before the end of the tour. That issue aside, we had a killer stop in our nation's capitol and we all say thanks to DC for such a welcome!
We've been monitoring the 7 Clues to Become the (ONe) thread in the Asylum, and have made it somewhat easier to "see" the first clue. New clue coming tonight...
And now, by request... some more shots of our tattoo stop in Little Five Points, Atlanta, Georgia:
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May 27, 2006 03:32 PM
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great update and pics!! thanks for keeping as all up to date on the tour. i've never seen anyone care so much about their fans and i love you all for it. glad you're having a great time!!
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Posted by: hot canadian taco at May 27, 2006 05:00 PM
This is so much fun..all the reviews..updates on the tour from you guys and from us(fans) ..The pictures..podcasts ..The contests..I'm all hyper about it all. It's like a drug....hehe
Posted by: Diane/FRI13th at May 27, 2006 05:06 PM
Thanks for the update! It was fun seeing you guys in DC, you guys have to come back here as soon as possible! No luck in getting to meet you guys, but I'll just wait until next time...
I love you guys, my fave band!
-AER
Posted by: AdRiana at May 27, 2006 05:48 PM
getting a definite macabre vibe from the pic on the stairs...
And The Exorcist viewing on a dark an dreary highway... sounds a definite enchantment indeed. Right up my "spine" or alley as others my say... kind of like the alley your in on the stairs?
In any event, I just wish to say im still broken hearted that I missed you guys in NYC.
Maybe next time around...
Posted by: sexsinger at May 27, 2006 05:49 PM
HELLA DIGG THE PIX OF THE NEW TPC INK.....BUT WHY DIDN'T PERK & CHANEY GET THE LOGO AS WELL?
Posted by: UC13 at May 27, 2006 06:41 PM
LOVE that pic of you all on the stairs! And the panic channel tattoos are wicked! I've been contemplating getting one for a while now but am too chicken. My arm hurts just looking at it.
The acoustic Blue Bruises from the grassy knoll video is a great treat, thanks so much!
I friggen LOVE you people
XOXOXO
Posted by: mortisha at May 27, 2006 07:12 PM
You were on fire in DC baby..we loved it!
Posted by: Colleen n' Angel at May 27, 2006 07:30 PM
Thank you for the updates!! (i will quit whining on the asylum now..haha) and Steve--you did end up getting it there, that makes me smile! thanks for the pictures guys, they rock of course! i just saw X-Men 3 myself tonight. How was the Emily Rose movie? take care!
heather
ps--Mortisha..come join us in the panic channel ink..it only hurts for a minute.
Posted by: MoonRider613 aka heather at May 27, 2006 08:06 PM
The show in AC tonight was amazing, I wish it was a general admission spot but you guys rocked it out anyways! Just got back to the hotel room, figured I'd make a drunk post. After seeing you in DC we had to make the trip to see you again. Steve, thanks for the photo opp after the show. Im glad you guys enjoyed DC so much, we better see you back at the 930! Have fun in Chicago!
Posted by: Jessie aka lckynmbr12 at May 29, 2006 12:21 AM
:) Saw you in Atlanta. I was the bald chick. It was awesome, I hope to see you again soon!
Posted by: Rebecca at June 2, 2006 07:50 AM
REALLY WISH i HAD THE NERVE TO ASK FOR A PICTURE WHEN WE MET WITH MY DAUGHTER LAUREN--HER UNCLE BLAKE - (POOCHIE) IS STEPHEN'S DRUM TECH--WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT TO HAVE IN HER BABY BOOK--BUT WAS AFRAID TO UPSET YOU GUYS--YOU PROBABLY GET CHASED ALL THE TIME--WAS STILL A GREAT MEMORY--GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL.
SCOTT LAUREN & ELLEN PLONSKY
Posted by: PLONSKY at June 4, 2006 04:32 PM