Thursday, January 30, 2014

FROM CONROE BACK TO SNOW

Home, to some it's EVERYWHERE, to some it's the soles of their FEET. To some it's WHEREVER they can lay their HEAD. And to the Folks in the Nick David Tribe, we  call MINNESOTA HOME. We look past the double digit negative numbers because our Hearts warm with  a FIRE here. HERE,  WE ARE HOME. This is where our ROOTS are planted. This is where a lot of our TRIBE'S STORIES MEET.
We have been blest since late SEPTEMBER to be able to  start to make a good portion of this country our HOME. Thanks again to EVERYONE who's come OUT to SEE US. It has been AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL and A TRUE PRIVILEGE to SING and PLAY for YA'LL. It has been SUPER COOL to MEET YOU in PERSON as well. 
Most of the time when we meet, I'm always thinking "YOU'RE THE PEOPLE THAT WATCHED ME ON TV" Seriously it's an honor to meet EACH and EVERYONE of YOU.
Truly folks in ALL SINCERITY, PEACE and MANY THANKS for not only your SUPPORT, but for your LOVE. Thank you for sharin your stories with me. It TRULY REAFFIRMS WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT THIS IS THE COURSE AND NOW IS THE TIME.
In keepin with TRADITION; one of the many pillars here at A BEARD'S EYEVIEW, here's a recap on our FINAL night of the GOIN SOUTH TOUR. Hey Now!
Our last stop was THE DOSEY DOE CAFE in CONROE TEXAS. www.doseydoecoffeeshop.com
This place was super cool, after driving around a good portion of Texas not to mention just gettin back from out EAST we were a little tired. We rolled up to the spot and it was connected to a strip mall. Truly folks, we've learned to keep an OPEN MIND on the ROAD. We walked into the spot and the second you walk in, it's like your in a trading post from the late 1800's early 1900's. And peppered through out the walls, were signed guitars by many a country great. We ALL once again had some extra pep in our step folks.  The twists and turns of this journey filled our SPIRITS with some of the MAGIC of the past. When MUSIC was the SHOW.  It was so cool. What ambiance, what history. I don't take a second of it for granted. To walk the highways of the STORY of music, to WALK the FOOTSTEPS of the GREATS, to TRY and LEARN. To TRY and BECOME BETTER. 
The show at the Dosey Doe was an earlier one ladies and gents. We took the stage at half past 7. Also known as 7:30. I do believe part of it had to do with it being the last night of pretty close to a month of being on the road. And I'm sure part of it was the mood of the cafe and how close the people and our band were. Super Intimate. It was beautiful. I had tears in my eyes for a good portion of the songs the entire evening. It was powerful. The range and exchange of EMOTION and ENERGY was very special and something I will never forget. The show in Conroe came with some extra Passion, we left it ALL on the STAGE.
BIG THANKS to STEVE, TEDDY, AMY, ELLEN, and the rest of the SUPER AWESOME STAFF at the DOSEY DOE CAFE. Thanks to Kevin for helpin us get things set up on stage.
And THANK YOU THANK YOU to  THE FEELIN BAND, thank you  DYLAN NAU, MAXAPHONE, TIMMY CARROW! JIM on sound, MA on merch. What an Adventure. Thanks to the rest of the FEELIN BAND holdin down the fort back home. Thanks DEBRA G., MIKE CINI and JOHNNIE TIMM. Thanks Miss Abi for the wonderful artwork. Thanks to Jackson for keepin the interwebs moving, as well capturin some VERY BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE images. www.aframeforward.com ...Thank you to Mike and Maureen who help get the word out on what we're doin. And last but certainly not least, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to the WONDERFUL FOLKS at NEW FRONTIER TOURING www.newfrontiertouring.com for CONNECTING the DOTS and MAKING IT POSSIBLE for US to take it to the STREETS!

But what are streets without people? Well I guess they're still streets, but what is a TRIBE without PEOPLE? NOTHING. None of this would be possible without YOU folks. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

We'll HOPEFULLY see you out on the road. PEACE, PEACE, PEACE.


4 comments:

  1. Conroe sounds like a beautiful, intimate place, Nicholas:) By sharing your journey, we are introduced to parts of the country many of us have never seen, thank-you! Experiencing history, now you're part of it! For many of us, having you in music is a dream come true:) Thanks to everyone, we appreciate all that you bring, you are all continuously becoming your best, and it shows!

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  2. Great entry! Totally agree that the fire in our hearts beats any cold temperature. Love this. Please keep sharing your soul.

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  3. I had the great, good fortune to meet you and your band in Nashville, Tennessee at the Cannery. It still brings a smile to my face to remember the music that evening. Thanks for all you do in order to put your music out there and here's hoping that you will come to Nashville again!

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  4. My husband and I loved and supported you from the start on "The Voice" and were lucky enough to catch you and your tribe in Sacramento. We are still talking about it! You were phenomenal, all of you. Amazing musicians and great showmen. It truly was THE BEST show we have attended in years. Right up there with the Stones and Eagles, hands down. Loved the venue and your interaction with the audience and it was an honor to meet and visit with you. We are thrilled for your success and hope it brings you back to Sacramento so we can bring all our friends and family. Love and Peace to you all!!! THANKS for sharing your time and talent. I know it isn't always easy.

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