Weekend Warriors

So after a couple of weeks at home awaiting a newborn, everyone was full of congratulations for Brandon as he welcomed his new son Gunner into the world. No rest for the wicked though as Daddy had to return to work for a few days

First up we were off to Elizabeth, indiana for a show at the Horseshoe Casino.

We flew in Louisville Airport at 930pm on a Friday night, now i've been to a lot of small airports but have rarely seen one this empty.


Still, at least they sent us a flash ride to the hotel.





I have to admit to feeling a little ridiculous getting out of this thing outside the hotel.

Oh well, what can you do.

I was a little perturbed by the offer of ice cream "by the pint" at the cafe in the lobby though.



Now, i know i'm by no means the finest physical specimen but c'mon.....put down the spoon and find a treadmill if you're buying this in a cafe and not storing it in a freezer for consumption over a period of time


I did also see a very big caterpillar outside the hotel strangely


Anyway, after the show that night we made the short drive up to Chicago for a stiflingly hot day at Lollapalooza the next day. This is the 2nd time the band has played Lollapalooza in the time i've been with them and they were honoured to be asked to headline and close the festival especially playing opposite Janes Addiction who feature the founder of Lollapalooza Perry Farrell as their vocalist. This was a great show and the band had a blast up there and i think that was plain for all to see


Next day i spent a little time walking around this fantastic city before heading to the airport. If i ever have kids and go on a family holiday and get some matching t-shirts printed for us all to wear then you all have my express permission to shoot me in the head on site cos i've obviously lost my mind. You know the ones i mean.........



Oh dear!!

Anyway, off to the airport i go to find that my flight has been cancelled but i manage to get on another flight leaving an hour later but ends up being delayed over and over until by the time i board i was at the airport nearly 7 hours before an 8 hour flight. But thats nothing new for me at O'Hare airport really.

Anyway, a quick trip to London was in order for me to see Pearl Jam play an intimate gig to 1000 people at Shepherd Bush Empire. And what a gig it was. No gags, no fancy tricks, no opening act......just 5 guys playing for 2 and half hours with 27 songs and still leaving you able to rattle off at least 10 great songs that they didn't play without even thinking hard about it.




But now its home for a few days before the trip to Poland next week