Our last stop before we hook up with the Avett Brothers was the Bluebird Theater.in Denver Colorado. We rolled into town a few days early which, in retrospect, was a great idea because it gave me time to adjust to the altitude. Playing wind instruments in low oxygen can be problematic, as passing out during a sax solo is frowned upon, although it does make for great YouTube videos.The Bluebird Theater is a cool venue. It is an old style theater reinvented as a music venue. It has a tiered standing-room floor area, with a seated balcony. It reminds me of the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis.
One of my best friends in the world has lived in Denver for the past 2 years. I have never had an opportunity to visit her in her new home. In addition, Nicholas has a lot friends in Denver and the surrounding areas. When you are out on the road, seeing friends is a recharge for mind, body and spirit. One thing that gets lost is a sense of home, and seeing long-time friends who know you as more than just a musician is refreshing and grounding. As an added bonus, my friend brought along one of her friends. The friend had never heard our music, and had no idea what to expect. After the show, she said that she is now a full on fan, and will follow us from now on. Truly a promising sign, especially before we go on to play in front of thousands of Avett fans who have likely never heard of us.After the show we packed up, hit the road and ran away from the incoming winter storm "Atlas". I think it's ridiculous when they name storms, and wish they would have more imagination in doing so. We put in a few hours of driving, and stopped in Pueblo for some much needed rest. Tomorrow, we push on to Albuquerque.
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