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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 30, 2009
     Exhausted right now!  We've had a rip-roaring few days.  Tuesday night we played The Reverb in Iowa and the next morning we got on the road and drove 6 or 7 hours to get to the Riot Room in Missouri.  Right after the show we got back on the road and have been driving ever since.  We're on our way to Route 15 in Greenville, WI.  Time to catch some zzzs but I wanted to say hey to Brett, Sara and some of the other great people we met the last few days.  Big shoutout to Chad Brandolini at Vater for hooking me up with some more drumsticks. 
     Check out the new pics I posted.  Got some great shots coming in from fans at the Las Vegas show too.  Starting to see some postings on YouTube. 
10:50 am edt 

Monday, April 27, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 27, 2009
     It was a very busy weekend for us.  Friday night we played Knickerbocker's in Lincoln, Nebraska.  We had a chance to get to know some fans before and after the show.  Hi Lisa, Lisette and Anissa!  Lisette was very busy snapping pics of us during the show and I think she's posted some concert footage on Youtube. 
     After Nebraska, it was back on the road to Salina, Kansas.  Greg and I called in to talk to JT Cane at the Hair Hut on WHPC 90.3 in New York and we announced another big date coming up on our tour at the Crazy Donkey in NY on May 31st with Tyketto and Bottoms Up as our openers.  That's going to be a kickass show. 
     Saturday night we played the Blue Goat in Salina.  It was a great show - very tight.  The crowd who came out in Kansas were some of the most intense fans we've had yet.  Really cool.
     This afternoon we're saying goodbye for now to Kansas and heading over to Iowa.  Tomorrow night we'll be playing the Reverb in Waterloo.
11:06 am edt 

Friday, April 24, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 24, 2009
    The tour is fully under way now and we're feeling our groove.  Last night's show was great.  We were into it, the crowd was into it and the vibe was electric.  One thing I'm seeing for sure is that no matter what the economy is like, no matter where you live, people want to have a good time and rock out.  
     Yesterday we walked around town at this big outdoor wine festival that was going on.  It was very cool.  Lots of people were hanging out, the weather was beautiful and live music in the street is always a good thing.  After our time at T-95 radio station, we were treated to a great meal and had a chance to rest up.  Thanks so much to everyone in Kansas for all the hospitality!
     This morning we're hitting the road to Lincoln, Nebraska.  Tonight we have a show at Knickerbockers in Lincoln.  Can't wait to get back on the stage!
9:57 am edt 

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 23, 2009
   We drove through some of the most intense weather I have ever seen in my life coming into Kansas last night.  It looked like something out of a movie.  We watched as blue skies were over us and a storm rolled in.  There are such wide, open spaces you can see for miles.  It was incredible.  I'm posting some pics I snapped while we were driving but even they can't do justice to what we were in the middle of.  Jamie was able to get some video footage of severe lightning strikes.  Just NUTS!!  
     Today we're going over to the radio station to hang out and have some fun and we'll be playing America's Pub in Wichita tonight.   
12:24 pm edt 

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

5:17 pm edt 

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 22, 2009
Last night we played a show at Hiccups III in Denver, Colorado.  It was a nice club with more of a local vibe.  Turnout was pretty good for a Tuesday night and it was a good chance for us to play together again.  Each time we hit the stage we're getting tighter.  Hanging out on the road is giving a chance to throw around some musical ideas too. 
     We're spending some time saying hi at the local Guitar Center this afternoon and then it's back to the road.  We're making our way over to Kansas today and then tomorrow we'll be taking over a radio station and co-hosting.  That's gonna be a blast. 
5:16 pm edt 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 21, 2009
We decided to hang in Vegas for another full day and milk it for all it was worth.  Vegas is awesome and the Santa Fe was a very cool hangout.  We headed out last night and saw an amazing sunset as we passed through Utah.  Some areas looked like we had landed on Mars.  So different from NY.  We drove through the night and pulled into Colorado early this morning.  Gonna catch some zzz's and get ready for tonight's show at Hiccups III in Denver. 
10:48 am edt 

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 19, 2009
     Last night's show kicked ass.  The Chrome Room at the Santa Fe Station is beautiful.  The sound system is top notch and the support crew worked their butts off.  I can't say enough nice things about all the people who helped make our jobs that much more fun.  Fritz you ROCK!
     For our first night of the tour, all went really well.  Many people would find it hard to believe that it was only our 3rd time playing together - INCLUDING rehearsals.  It was a sign of great things to come.  I have a feeling that we are going to be blowing the doors off the rooms we play by the end of the tour.  The crowd was awesome.  Judging by the reception we got last night, one thing is really clear - people love Britny Fox, they want more and they want it LOUDER!!!!
     Today we're just chillin in Las Vegas.  Tomorrow we head out and make our way over to Denver, Colorado. 
9:02 pm edt 

Friday, April 17, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 17, 2009
Last night we got stuck in dam Hoover dam traffic on our drive over from Phoenix.  We're settled into the Santa Fe Station casino/hotel in Las Vegas now.  After a full day of traveling we were STARVING last night and decided to go out on the town for a bite and to check out what was going on.  Later today we're having a few hours of rehearsal to get ready for the kickoff show tomorrow night with Pretty Boy Floyd.
9:29 am edt 

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 16, 2009
I landed in Phoenix, Arizona about an hour ago.  Jamie and Greg have been hanging out here since last night, taking in the local sights.  It's beautiful and sunny right now but not nearly as hot as I thought it would be.  Then again, it's only April.  Wonder what hot in Arizona is like in the middle of August.
2:19 pm edt 

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Kato's Rocklog: Stardate: April 15, 2009
The countdown is on.  I am doing all the last minute running around getting ready for the big tour with Britny Fox.  Greg and Jamie have already arrived in Arizona and will be picking me up at the Phoenix airport tomorrow morning.

Right now the mood around here is exciting and a little nerve-wracking.  There are a lot of details to take care of to keep life functioning smoothly at the home base while I tour the country.  It's all good though.  We've worked a LONG time for this and the future looks great.  I am really looking forward to playing in many places I've never played before and getting the chance to rock out with some truly talented musicians: Billy, Greg and Jamie.  

See you on the road!! 
3:10 pm edt 


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