A set of really good shows in Denmark and the Reading/Leeds Festivals. Back again from a European trip with Mercury Rev and some really good shows in Aarhüs and Copenhagen. Some of the best crowds all tour long. Reading and Leeds went well. Things are much easier at festivals when there are two desks. The first day at leads was a bit rough, PA sounded a bit like, well, ass, well, maybe not that bad, but not like nexo. Not sure they tuned the thing any, though it got better as the day went on. The boys at Leads the next day had there shit together and the rig sounded like a nexo should. The funny thing was the Strokes brought there own XL-4 in, for 14 channels or so from stage. They did sound good though. But even better, and the band that I think should have headlined – Jane’s Addiction. Nuff said. Thanks to all at SSE.

Mason Jennings Tour – I’m set to go on a tour of the eastern us with Mason Jennings and his band, which will be keeping me busy mid September and than again in late October. Quite a change from the 6 piece of Mercury Rev to the 3 piece of Mason’s band. Thanks to my roommate Mike for hooking me up, I’m looking forward to the tour.

Mercury Rev Australia Tour – And to top it all off, the Rev have been called back to Australia for the Livid Festival, expanded beyond Brisbane, the festival will be at Sydney and Melbourne in addition. Main stage right before Oasis is our slot and we ain’t complaining. We shall sneak a couple of club shows in to keep things interesting.