Life on the road

15 years ago

So I just got back from my first ever real road trip with a band. They were gone for two weeks and I flew in to met up with them for the last weekend leg of their tour - (I don't want to leave my family for so long) - I have to say that if I never smell another fart again it will be too soon.

Grateful, ever so grateful that this crew does not do drugs including the wacky weed. And I've never laughed so hard in my life for three days straight and I've never been so stinkin tired.

It was extremely surreal to be driving through montana (we're from Washington), listening to the radio, and having one of our songs come on - hearing the station promoting our show that night, and having a sold out crowd singing along to the music.

I can see how musicians get addicted to the road - it's the most amazing bonding experience with your band mates and the emotional rollercoaster is insane. I'll be writing this trip off for all the therapy work I did on these boys in the car - LOL! Sorry so long, just am still so amped up about the whole thing.

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alisande
15 years ago
Great description, Amy! Thanks for bringing us along in this way.

Re the end of your first paragraph, I knew there was a reason why I never became a performer. :-)
hallngarden
15 years ago
Amy, your first real road trip with the band. How exciting, Have been watching the Judds this week and noticed they travel in separate buses. Do you have any more videos online we can watch. I remember one I watched a few months back. Thanks for keeping us posted on your musical adventures. Let me know if you ever travel south to the carolinas for a show.
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vala55
15 years ago
congratulations........it's a good tired isn't it?
lydia1959
15 years ago
Sounds like an awesome experience!

Do you have a youtube or other link so we can hear you?
jannie
15 years ago
My cousin Judy went cross country with a trucker. Yes, she can drive a truck but only in forward gears. She can't back up. She had a wonderful time. Do you know many trucks have sleeping quarters right in the cab?
OklaMoni
15 years ago
Yep, life on the road can give you quite a high. To bad, I will have to put it on hold for a while.

Glad you enjoyed yours!

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amyfiddler
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15 years ago
....and what comes up must come down. I'm in the down position now, it's not fun. I'll post some videos of Aces Up here in a little while. Thank you all for your enthusiasm - I'm just lucky to be a part of something like this.
jennmonkey
15 years ago
Hey Amy, Sounds like fun! Glad you're getting to experience life on the road. :)

I see Aces Up is from Enumclaw. Does that mean you live around the Seattle area? If so, do you know of anyone in the area who teaches fiddle lessons?
maire_cate
15 years ago
What an exciting opportunity. Are you going to do it again? And if so you'll have to let us know where you're playing so we can show up and cheer.
dirtundermyfingers
15 years ago
Jenn and Amy,

How funny and small world. My sister in law is Enumclaw and now lives in Nebraska. I will have to ask her if she knows this band.

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amyfiddler
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15 years ago
WOW! someone has heard of Enumclaw! Yes, Aces Up is out of Enumclaw. We will play in Tacoma at Hell's Kitchen (I know, sounds awful doesn't it?!) in May, as well as at Lake Chelan and Levenworth. In June they plan to go to the Midwest -
I fully intend on taking several "mini" trips with these guys - no week longs or month longs or anything like that, as I would like to stay married LOL!

I can think of nothing cooler than to meet a kitchen member at a gig. !
oldgardener_2009
15 years ago
How fun! I just listened to Aces Up on youtube, liked it very much.

What do you do with the band, Amy?
jennmonkey
15 years ago
I live in Seattle and my boyfriend lives in Tacoma. I did see your show in Tacoma but I have plans that night! I checked out their youtubes but couldn't find one with you playing.

I play the violin (sort of) and have been thinking about taking fiddle lessons...I'd love to play more bluegrass-style music.
amyfiddler
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15 years ago
I have only been playing with Aces for about 2 months. All their footage was taken a while ago...unfortunately the hottie on drums got canned LOL but their new drummer is a much better player. I joke that now with the large guy on drums, I've got the smallest boobs in the bunch. LOL!!

So there's a corny video of me playing with Rae Solomon who is also local - don't judge me on this one but you'll get the idea. I'm singing backup and playing fiddle like some sort of crazed butt rocker - LOL

If anyone ever attends an Aces Up concert, you won't be disappointed. Let me know ahead of time and Ill bring you backstage... oooo ahhh LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RlUaUZlnk
oldgardener_2009
15 years ago
Looks like fun, Amy, thanks for the link!
lydia1959
15 years ago
That was really good! Thanks! Let me know if the band ever comes to Missouri, I'd love to hear you in person.

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