Colorado

After leaving our bus in Maryville, we packed all our essentials into the van and made our way towards Colorado for the two biggest shows of our collective careers yet, opening for blues rock legends, ZZ Top.

Our first night with them was at the Belly Up in Aspen, a smaller more intimate venue with the most incredible stage sound I've ever heard. The crowd was responsive and very into the music. We had the honor and privilege of meeting Mr. Billy Gibbons after the show was over. He was a humble gentleman and the coolest guy you'll ever meet.

Our second night with them was at the Paramount Theater in Denver. One of the most beautiful theaters I've ever seen. Growing up, I had always wanted to play a theater like this, especially after seeing Alice Cooper a few years back at the Akron Civic. Now this was a stage. The spotlights on us made it hard to see the crowd but around after the third song, I was able to sneak a peak underneath the lights at the front of the stage to see a sold out, packed house making me a VERY happy musician.

After we left the stage, we couldn't walk ten feet without someone from the crowd giving it up for us, shaking our hands or asking for pictures. It was the most 'Have a Cigar' moment I've ever had. Thanks to ZZ Top for having us and the crowds in Aspen and Denver for being so responsive and supportive.

Mark