Hello. We're back on tour and trying something a little different this time. Instead of tediously blogging about every day we spend on the road, we're just going to write about the days we play music or whenever there's something worth talking about.

Also, rather than Jack writing all the blog posts (which is what always happened in the past, as you probably know), we're going to try alternating between various members of the band. Maybe this will make for a more interesting read. Or at least it'll keep Jack from always having to update the blog and being vaguely cranky about it. We'll see how it works out. (Jack is writing this entry. Surprise.)

Anyway, last night we played an all-ages show in Chico at an odd-yet-friendly DIY-type bookstore/venue called Under Western Eyes. We're always thrilled with the reception we get in Chico, and we always make new friends every time we come through. So thanks to all our new and old friends for coming. (Casio watches forever!) Thanks also to our bill-mates -- The Shimmies, the always-excellent Worker Bee and Chico's own Secret Stolen -- for putting on great performances.

We'll be playing the Press Club in Sacramento on Monday night, the Stork Club in Oakland on Tuesday, and San Francisco's Rickshaw Stop on Wednesday. Then we'll take a few days off to attend and celebrate the wedding of Ryan Rake, former Bridges bassist and forever best bro.

After that, we'll get back in the van and head to southern California for a few days (get ready, Long Beach and San Diego!). Then we venture into uncharted territory -- Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Montana, Idaho. We're very excited to visit some new places and make new friends.

Today we're relaxing in Sacramento, getting ready for tomorrow's show. The weather is beautiful, as are the people, and we're all healthy and optimistic. So we've got that going for us, anyway.