TOUR!
May 28, 2010 4:28 amTweet
TOUR!
As I write this, I’m sitting in a moving RV somewhere in central California at night. It’s a 1988 Dolphin, in pretty good shape but, you know, 1988. I remember 1988. I was 17.
The effect when we hit a slight rough patch of road is eerily similar to what I experienced in the Northridge earthquake. It will be a few days before I really believe that a vehicle this size won’t break apart every time it starts moving, but I’m sure we’ll gain each other’s trust in time. Like the Millennium Falcon.
So here we are. This is my first attempt at a full-on solo tour, my first collaboration with Jon Rezin and Next Movement Records, my first time releasing material that simply says ‘JB Eckl’ on the front with no apologies. Call me a late bloomer. But better late than never.
The idea behind the tour is to play intimate concerts, mostly in people’s living rooms, with the simple goal of cultivating a real relationship with enough music lovers to develop a sustainable touring circuit up & down the West Coast. It’s just me, an acoustic guitar and a small sound system, and people sitting 3 feet away – a huge contrast to my days touring the world with WAR, with an awesome 8-piece band and giant festival crowds. This is all about digging deep and letting the songs speak, trusting myself 100%.
The first week out will be spent preparing and spending time with my people in the Northwest. It starts with a retreat I’ve been going to every year in the Columbia Gorge, one of my favorite spots on Earth. The perfect way to set the tone spiritually, singing and camping all weekend with a bunch of young folks out in the boonies. After that, we dive in – some 10 to 15 shows in 3 weeks’ time.
I’ll be posting the details of this whole adventure here, every chance I get. Jon and I are travelling with our wives and kids, all in one house on wheels, into the unknown… the chances of it being boring & uneventful are slim-to-none.
See you on the road!
JB
May 28th, 2010 at 8:12 am
great! I'm sure you'll find an audience..it's all about touring and promoting to do so..look at the Baha'i, Ferraby Lionheart, he's also doing this
May 28th, 2010 at 8:44 am
See you soon.
May 28th, 2010 at 9:03 am
The Lunas are so excited for what is going to come out of this tour and of course the experiences you will all encounter in this 1988 house on wheels. Rey and I want to go to the retreat next year in the Columbia Gorge… sounds like our cup of tea! Love to you and the family… Good Luck!
May 28th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Chapel Hill, NC is a long way in a camper, but if and when you do come, you've got at least one host home. Spread the love, JB!
May 28th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Sounds like those you see and sing for will be getting JB up close and personal, the really old fashioned way, a very special treat for all involved. Vancouver & Victoria on the list.
May 28th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Another vote for a stop in victoria
May 28th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I echo Rob… Victoria please!
May 28th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Hey Canada folks. We're not quite at the stage of taking this vehicle over the border yet, but if all goes well on this tour, we'll come back up in a few months and surely make some BC stops. HOWEVER… anybody want to come to Bellingham on Thursday night??
May 28th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Good luck JB and this weekend will be another incredible experience. See you guys soon.
May 28th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
hi JB, if you are on Vancouver Island on June 25, my school has a graduation gig for you, hope you might be interested? You are all welcome to stay at our home if helpful too! Janet
May 31st, 2010 at 1:25 pm
We’re so happy for you, JB and all! You’ll be living a dream that so many of us have. It’s the coolest that your families are on this tour with you. Let us know ehen and where you’ll be when you reach SoCal. Keep blogging, friend!
Paul & Linda
May 31st, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Did my response show up – I hadn’t signed up yet. Anyway, JB, you’re living the dream! let us know when and where you’ll be in SoCal so we can come and hear you!
Paul & Linda
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Yo JB and Family! I’m counting down the days when I will get to see you all again! I’m so excited and am inviting veryone I can think of to come to your performances! Its gonna be fantastic! Anyway have a great time and I will see you when you come to my neck of the woods
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~Yosi~