RSS FeedSo here I am, writing a blog on my magic iphone while rolling down the road in the band van (lovingly called Bertha) through the first major winter storm to hit the north/northeast this winter. Sound like fun? Don’t let my rosy description fool you – it’s really a blast. Like Mr. Urban said, we’re making memories – and I love it. Sometimes “really living” is like eating healthy or getting in shape, we convince ourselves that we’ll do it later but then we wake up one day and realize we’ve procrastinated our way into a dull eventless life. I’m not preaching. Well maybe I am but I’m preaching to myself because I’m the world’s biggest procrastinator (thats right, world champ. You’re welcome). But in this little adventure of ours I have 3 other people crammed into this little van to kick my butt into stepping outside of my coccoon to taste the flavors (both sweet and bitter) of true living. Thanks guys. Tears. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we have grown so accustomed to the familiar – I drink Starbucks not because its my favorite coffee but because I know what I’m going to get. And settling for familiarity is safer than the risk of trying something new only to be disappointed that it’s not the best. But what about when it is the best? I had the most amazing breakfast in Bisbee, AZ (thanks Wendy!) but what made it amazing was that I had no familiar expectations going in, I just began to eat and was blown away. I guess thats where I see the merit in the unknown. Don’t take me to the nationwide chain store – take me to the local hole in the wall. It may suck, but it may be the best I’ve ever had. And that, class, will do it for me. Put your homework on my desk before you leave.
- Prof. Jonathan
December 13th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
We were at the concert last night in Johnstown. Absolutely loved it! Enjoyed your band very much and would like to get your new CD….however I’m not on facebook/nor will I be! Is there another option for us to obtain it??
Thank you so much for playing in our town! Trust me….you have many new fans!!
Happy Holiday!
December 13th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Hi Susan! We’re so happy you enjoyed the show last night – you Johnstown folks were such a great crowd. We’re working hard to get a new store up on this website, but in the meantime will you email us at band@tincupgypsy.com with your address and we’ll figure out the details? Thanks so much!
Jonathan
December 14th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Hi,Everyone, my husband , myself and our daughter were at the
Sara Evans show in Johnstown, Sunday, loved your music
would like to get your CD how do I go about that are you in the stores
yet. You should be.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Hi Jonathan!
My dog ate my homework, but me & my sweetie ate at the coolest hole-in-the-wall place along I-10 in Tonapah…Tonapah Joe’s Family Restaurant. Best burger I can remember eating in…forever. [Tell Chef David I sent you.
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I’m taking your advice Professor, and forging on with it, and looking forward to seeing Tin Cup Gyspy in the not-too-awful-distant future.
Oh, you haven’t lived until you jackknife a 1966 Dodge Monaco pulling a U-Haul on the Interstate in the Pennsylvania snow.
Jordan
P.S. Say hi to Jordan, Cassandra, and Tyler for me…thx.
December 20th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Hi everyone!
I was at the Sara Evans show at the Crystal Grand in Wisconsin Dells and LOVED your music. Thanks for braving the cold to come a perform for us! You guys did a great job on the CD – it is currently on repeat
December 20th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
We saw you for the first time at the Sara Evans show at the Crystal Grand in Wisconsin Dells. Awesome music. Am a professional musician myself. We played your CD all the way back home for 2 hours. Can you tell me about the “board” you play.
December 21st, 2010 at 10:47 am
Hey Mike,
It’s always good to hear from a fellow musician. The “board” I play is called a “cajon”. It is basically just a hollow box with some snares attached to the backside of the faceplate. You can find one at your local drum shop. I play a Meinl Cajon.
Glad to hear you like the music!
-Tyler
December 29th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Check out Diners, Drive Ins and Dives as a reference on foodtv.com. My new mission as I travel throughout this wonderful country of ours is to taste the food that does not have registered mark after its name. Here you will find some culinary wonders and the people who are passionate about what they do. I have started in my own state, one of the diner champs of the country…NJ.
December 31st, 2010 at 10:17 pm
we were at the soaring eagle casino, mt pleasant, michigan, last night. enjoyed your concert so much, bought a cd and a bracelet. my red headed friend gladys mentioned to you that she was moving to hawaii, it was our girls night out before she leaves. thanks for being so kind to us after the concert signing autographs and doing pictures. too many stars are not doing that for their fans. dont they know we just love them? hopefully you guys will continue to connect with your fans. thanks sheila