1. Blissfest- My very first year, I did not know what to expect. I had the priveledge to be able to work off my ticket, before the event. There is just something magical about this little farm 45 minutes from civilization. I found a sense of tranquility. I spent the weekend camped behind the songtree. A station where unplugged artists come play at various times.The first night I fell asleep to a violin player before a rainstorm.
Walking around on-site you hear clusters of people, greeting you with "Happy Bliss." It seemed everyone was determined to be a in a good mood.
2. Fudgie Fest Five
Local shows in northern, MI have been not happened in a minute. Despite frustration finding a location, I believe the show was a success. 9 bands from Michigan and one from MD, which had two old touring buddies of mine. Johnny made Tiffany a lemonade stand. :) The bands were super kind and had quick teardowns. I was able to perform with all three projects including This Twilight City, which was the first time Alex, Andrew and myself have been on stage together for years. Afterwards the Age Sixteen kids came to the Randiffany residence and beat super mario worlds.
3. Boating Adventure
My dear buddies Dan, Trisha, Tiffany, myself and a couple new buds traveled through the lake across from my house in Conway on a boat, head towards Burt Lake. Which has been a dream since childhood/moving into our new home. We brought a little grill and had a swell cookout.
4. Venitien Festival
Tiffany and I ventured to the Charleviox Venitien festival. After a splendid lunch at Pizza hut we headed down to the festivities. We didn't do any of the silly carnival stuff. My camera was glued to my face the entire time. Charlies Root Fusion owed (like usual) We got to watch the fireworks, gorge on junk food and be fudgies. :)
5. Coffee Talk 505 Disaster show/turned photoshoot.
Flight Squad drove 3 hours south in hopes of a packed coffee house. Though we did not find such a thing, we did find an elevator turned lounge. So we made the best of it and had us a little photoshoot. This rad dude came and shoot a bunch of photo's, because I made him a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich a couple years ago on the road.