Let's have a look at tonight's set up, shall we?

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Today in Seattle

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Took this picture as we pulled up in the bus. This is where OL did his first solo show. I'm digg'n the venue so far, it's really cool.

I walked around a bit today after we pulled up to the venue. I happened to stop in a coffee shop that Ottmar and Jon were sitting in. I took a quick pic of OL (here), grabbed my coffee went on my way to the Market Place.

This is my second time here and the weather has been beautiful both times, I've been lucky. Great view of Mt. Rainier today.

From Ottmar's Diary

Ottmar Liebert's Diary: Portland Yesterday

Last few days -

Just pulling into to Portland. Looks like it's cold outside, saw a bunch of people wearing jackets on the way in.

Nice shows at the Nugget Casino the last few nights. Great conversations with some fans afterwards.

The show in Fresno was great as well. Although during the performance, I noticed that a part of my nail chipped off and started snagging on the strings, total drag when that happens. Had to quickly switch to using my thumb to play the counter melody in Sao Paulo. I've made sure that I have a nail file sitting next to me during the show incase that happens again.

I've noticed that my 007 Casino Royal Dvd has been quite popular on the bus!

Tonight's show in Petaluma, CA

Besides the guy who was very upset that the opening act "Luna Negra" played for 2 hours and was wondering when Ottmar was going to come out to play, it was an awesome crowd tonight at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, Ca. Great applause when we walked out on stage and a standing ovation going into intermission. We played great and the night seemed to fly by. Before I knew it, the show was over ending with another great standing ovation from the crowd.

Comparing tonights show to the one at the Mountain Winery -

I had a lot of fun tonight and there were many great moments. Looking over at Ottmar smiling in my direction, the same with Jon - having some great musical moments, the great crowd.

At the Mountain Winery, the vibe was incredible- Having a great taste of wine before walking onto the stage. Playing outside in the perfect temperature in a beautiful setting at sunset as the night grew darker and darker. Feeling so calm and in the zone like you can't hit a bad note. A tasteful light show, feeling a sprinkle of light showering down behind, silhouetting me. The glow of the LED candles in the red light as Davo was the only one lit up during his solo. Playing Sao Paulo as I look around at the audience, trees, stars, feeling goose bumps. At the end of the show standing in front of 1,500 screaming fans asking for one more song! Talking with a few fans/friends after the show with great conversation and a glass of wine. With that being said, I wish I could figure out how to take that night, turn it into a powder and snort it up everyday. What a wonderful experience.

On the bus now heading to Fresno, CA.

News - new Twitter badge on my journal

Just added a Twitter badge to my Journal below the flickr photos on the right. This way you can check in with my Journal and see what we're twittering about.

Day Off - Oakland, CA

It's been nice to catch up on some rest and get some laundry done. Last night I took the BART over to San Francisco and had dinner in China Town. Some of the best Chinese food I've had yet, then walked around down town for a bit. I love San Francisco, what a beautiful city.

Today I've updated a few flickr photos from the last show and for some reason, I can't seem to upload the photos I took of San Francisco into iPhoto. Not sure why? Bummer.

Bus call is at 11 tonight. I'm thinking about getting a quick bite and sitting by the harbor to watch the ships go by before I get packed up to head down to the bus.

Looks like we have 5 shows in a row starting tomorrow -

Last Night + Today

Awesome show last night. Had a wonderful time and the crowd was amazing. I'm really looking forward to playing at the Mountain Winery again.

Today for our afternoon show, I was in direct sunlight for the entire set. Towards the end of the show a very kind fan handed me a chilled glass of champagne. I took a sip and thought, that hit the spot!

All set for the show tonight

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We're all set for the show. I'm sipping on a glass of wine from the winery and it's great. Everyone is sitting down for dinner and they should be opening doors any time now.

Sound check at the Mountian Winery

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Here is the view from my seat at sound check today. Very much looking forward to performing tonight. Beautiful setting.

Ottmar gives greetings to all during ride on golf cart

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This afternoon at the Mountain Winery we rode golf carts back 'n forth from the venue to the bus.

After Show - Newport Beach

Riding on the bus heading up to the mountain winery sipping on a Stella. Had a nice evening tonight playing and spending time with friends. It was very moist tonight and looked like a thick layer of fog was on it's way in. I went to pick up my electric guitar during the show and the back of the neck was wet. Trying to keep my guitar in tune was a good challenge tonight. Ottmar almost popped a string off because of the moisture. Over all the show went great and it seemed like no one in the audience noticed as they were clapping along tapping their feet. I could see people grooving to the tunes way in the back up in the balconies. We were able to keep things under control and have a great show.

This afternoon in Newport Beach

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Getting ready for the show tonight.

Enjoying the beautiful weather and sending text messages to a new site OL showed me called twitter. Going walk over to the stage and practice my guitar for a bit and make sure my gear is in order.

Some great friends of mine are coming to visit and see the show. Jason Shapiro, who played percussion on my first album, Chris Torrey and James Brummett. All helped immensly on that project and did a wonderful job. Really happy they're coming to see the show tonight.

Soho music club

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Took this pic yesterday during sound check.

Day Off - Santa Barbara

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It's great to be back in Santa Barbara. Took a walk down to the ocean and grabbed a bit to eat. Great town to be in for a few days off!

Las Vegas

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Back to the Boulder Station Casino. Great crowd tonight. After our oncore we walked off stage thinking we were finished and the crowed demanded that we come back out and play one more song.

Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, AZ

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Took this picture of the Celebrity Theater before sound check.

A good time was had by all! This is where the famous picture was taken for Gossip Magazine, haha. If you haven't seen this picture yet, you must dig it. Also took a few pictures with Ottmar and fans before the show. I had a lot of fun playing here.

First Show

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Before sound check I went down the street to a local music store and bought a volume pedal for my electric guitar. During sound check I realized that I wasn't happy with it and ended up returning it after sound check.

Had a great first show and really enjoyed playing at the Rialto Theater again!

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Got up as we were passing through Phoenix. I sat up for the remainder of the trip to Tucson and enjoyed the desert view.

First night on the road

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Leaving Santa Fe for Tucson, AZ. First night on the road, beautiful colors in the sky after sunset.