Boo, hiss, boom ack isk

Last time we chatted I was filling everyone in on my upgraded stress level that went along with all of my travel arrangements and touring. Well, never fear, the reality fairy swooped down and paid me a visit. She whispered, "Mike, you probably shouldn't go on a three-week tour when your album isn't going to be out yet. You should wait until the album is officially out and people have a chance to give a shit." And after a few days of thinking it all over I realized she was right. So, the conclusion is that I'm still doing the Midwest shows but unfortunately canceling the other ones I had confirmed. It's pretty depressing; it took about ten minutes to send out emails and undo a month and a half of work. Whah wah. However, I am pretty stoked that I get to play a string of shows with Jens Lekman. He's pretty amazing.

In other news: the air conditioning at work is busted and everyone here is near death. I work in a room that is fairly small and has seven computers running along with seven people breathing hot air into each other's personal space. Boo, hiss.

Hey, the Sleep Out, Jeff Hanson, City on Film show at Schubas was so so good. It was a great combination of musicians that I am currently pretty impressed with. Sleep Out has the coolest t-shirts. Unfortunately my wallet wasn't into the idea of buying one. Then, after the show, I'm riding down my alley, nearly home, when I see some familiar faces: Sam and Nate from Sleep Out live like two buildings down from me, which is really random and makes me wonder who else is in ear shot of me reciting their songs in my humble abode.