June 24-26, Toronto, Canada

After the 26 hour busride to Toronto, I've grown to know 2 of my busmates much much better. Julie Dove & Jim Q...well, we organized each and every drawer and cabinent of the bus (my Virgo mom would be SO PROUD!) We watched the GodFather (my sister would be so PROUD!) and caught stories with our beloved Busdriver Marty...quite the journey...if anyone has ever been to Toronto I think you might agree that it's like a New York City but cleaner. We arrived at 1:30 in the morning, tripped around for breakfast at 4 am, did laundry (yes, that is considered an "event") with my new buddies Julie-radio liaison & Autumn-tour manager for opening act Lori McKenna, settled into the Four Seasons (Tim & Faith TREAT US LIKE ROYALTY!) and then hit the Roadies Gone Amuck in our Hotel Lounge. Now, this is a little road tradition put on by some of the crew. An open mic sort-of speak where anyone and everyone is encouraged to socialize, mesmerize, vocalize & harmonize. This happens on our "off nights" where everyone can let their hair down and get to know one another. Well, this particular Sunday night I was just about to head to my divine room for a well-needed rest when who walks in but Tim & Faith & Reba!!! I sat myself back down for a once-in-a lifetime SHOW! Who can miss a rendition of RESPECT by FAITH & REBA?? All I can say is, "AMAZING"! And then, the character from Borat, Azamat Bagatov (Ken Davitian) walked in as well! What a star-speckled night. And to think, it's just a Sunday in Toronto! And only the 4th day of this tour. Have I said it before? I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!