Gallivanters

These ladies and their vans

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:26:19 -0400

These ladies and their vans

That’s my hotel fridge

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:03 -0400

That’s my hotel fridge

Photo

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:47:00 -0400

shutter-in-thought: Life goal: live out of my car and travel...

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:05:39 -0400

shutter-in-thought:

Life goal: live out of my car and travel the continental United States. You can’t truly appreciate your roots until you’ve explored every nook and cranny. I haven’t given up on you, America!

Private show at The Lab

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:29:20 -0400

Private show at The Lab

Mmmm van takeout

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:25 -0400

Mmmm van takeout

nikkitalley: Afternoon disco reflection I actually forgot she...

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:49:10 -0400

nikkitalley:

Afternoon disco reflection

I actually forgot she had a tumblr too…

Great turnout tonight. Ted’s is the best listening in...

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:32:05 -0400

Great turnout tonight. Ted’s is the best listening in Wilmington.

Unsuccessful attempt at fixing our PA head.

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:07:34 -0400

Unsuccessful attempt at fixing our PA head.

The missus chillin’

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:56:58 -0400

The missus chillin’

From Homeless to Hired

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:07:24 -0400

From Homeless to Hired:

Alt-country songstress Nikki Talley quit college at 19, when she realized she could make money booking gigs rather than studying sheet music. She knew her calling was to perform the folk sound she was raised upon, and her music was coddled by the creative community of Asheville, NC.

Some nice press on me and m’lady from The Encore out of Wilmington, NC

#vanlife

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:10:38 -0400

#vanlife

@nikkitalley hunting for shells (at Huntington Beach State Park)

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:02:56 -0400

@nikkitalley hunting for shells (at Huntington Beach State Park)

Hotel living today

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:09:00 -0400

Hotel living today

Rainy morning at Walmart #vanlife

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:35:04 -0400

Rainy morning at Walmart #vanlife

Beer Drones To Deliver Brew to Concertgoers [VIDEO]

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:23:33 -0400

Beer Drones To Deliver Brew to Concertgoers [VIDEO]

Walmarting it somewhere in South Carolina. Gonna fall asleep to the sound of rain on the roof

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:45:53 -0400

Walmarting it somewhere in South Carolina. Gonna fall asleep to the sound of rain on the roof

We’re taking our Korg digital 16 track on the road with us...

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:27:22 -0400

We’re taking our Korg digital 16 track on the road with us this time out. Got a lot of new songs that may have to get demoed.

imafamilyguy: R.I.P Jeff Hanneman (1964-2013). ONE OF THE...

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:47:39 -0400

imafamilyguy:

R.I.P Jeff Hanneman (1964-2013). ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARISTS EVER!!

The very first time I heard Reign in Blood I was a freshman in high school (1987’ish) I was instantly a Slayer fan. RIP

beenlookingforthemagic: How to Tour in a Band or Whateverby...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:44:45 -0400

beenlookingforthemagic:

How to Tour in a Band or Whatever
by Thor Harris

1-Don’t Complain. Bitching, moaning, whining is tour cancer. If something is wrong fix it or shut the fuck up you fucking dick. goddamn.

2-If you fart, claim it.

3-Don’t Lose shit. Everybody loses shit. Don’t fucking do it. Asshole.

4-Don’t fuck anyone in the band. There are tons of people to fuck who are not in this band. Dumbass.

5-If you feel like shit all the time, drink less beer at the gig. You will play better & feel better. What are you… a child? Some have the endurance for self abuse. Most don’t.

6-Remember the soundman’s name. He will do a better job.

7- Eat oranges. Cures constipation & prevents colds.

8-Masturbate. Duh… Where & when? Be creative. You’re an artist right?

9-If YOU can’t carry your suitcase 3 blocks, it’s too goddamn big.

10-Respect public space in the van. Don’t clutter, you Fuck.

11-If you borrow something, return it. Not Fucked Up.

12-Do not let the promoter dick you or talk you out of the guarantee. If there were not enuf people there, it’s their fault.

13- Driver picks the music.

14-One navigator only (usually sitting shotgun). Everyone else shut the fuck up.

15-Soundcheck is for checking sounds. Shut the fuck up while everyone else is checking.

16-Don’t wander off. Let someone know where you are.

17-Clean up after yourself. What are you… a goddamn toddler?

18-Touring makes everyone bi-polar. Ride the waves as best you can and remember, moods pass. So don’t make any snap decisions or declarations when you are drunk or insane.

19-Fast food is Poison.

20-The guestlist is for friends, family & people you might want to fuck. Everyone else can pay. They have day jobs.

21- Don’t evaluate your whole life while you’re sitting in a janitor closet waiting to go on. You think you’re above having shitty days at work? Shut up & do your goddamn job.

This list was written under the influence of lots of esspresso & anti-depressants while on tour w/ such greats as Shearwater, Swans, Smog, Lisa Germano, Angels of Light, Bill Callahan & many more. I hope this list will help you get along w/ your co-workers whatever your job is. Contributions to the list by Jordan Geiger, Kimberly Burke, Brian Orloff, Brian Phillips Celebrity Gang Bang, Kevin Schneider, Jonathan Meiburg, Michael Gira and some other folks.

Thanks for not being an asshole, Thor Harris