We have been practicing for our show next week in Chicago. The venue wants us to play a longer set so we went right to work: Tightening up the new songs, dusting off the old ones, maybe even relearning a cover song or two. All in all, I think we have something like a 17-song set planned.

After last night’s practice, one thing was clear to me: Standing for hours on end with an 8 lb guitar hanging off of me for a few days straight has made me feel very thankful for Icy Hot! I don’t know how jam bands can play for so long every night and still be able to get out of bed. Those guys must have suitcases full of Tiger Balm. Come out to our Mardi Gras show at Mother’s on Tuesday 2/16 and see the leaner, meaner TOP. Then, someone drive me to the chiropractor. I will need some adjustin’! – Dan