My life with the Thinky Flesh pt. 1 by Alicks Wargood
When I first got offered this opportunity I was told by many to make sure that I document the excursion. What I've learned (just 5 short days in) is that is a hard thing to do. One minute we are sitting in a Walmart parking lot taking up space wondering what to do do next... next minute we are barreling down the freeway in a stocked up van towards our next destination... moments later we are backstage at a radd venue chumming it up with local bands from whatever area we are in... a short time later I'm washing my feet in a venue bathroom before crashing on a makeshift bed comprised of 2 chairs pushed together in the middle of a punk bar. In just this first week on the road I have had the pleasure of hearing about 8 to 10 kick ass local (and touring) bands as well as meet some of the most interesting people. From drifters without a place to sleep to fancy home owners willing to lend us their couches for the night we have made friends all across the board. I don't...