So a few nights ago I played at one of my most favorite venues ever.
It is called The Wiltern. It is in Los Angeles. And it was a mighty good time. I still can’t get over how awesome this tour has been. So much music and history has happened in most of these venues, and I feel honored to be playing on their stages.
Since the last time I blogged we have gone all the way up the west coast from San Diego to Seattle, and now we head east for the first time on the tour. Today I woke up in a somewhat sleepier town than say LA or New Orleans. I am in Spokane, Washington. There is an early fall chill in the air. Trees have begun their color migration from shades of greens to hues of browns, reds, and golds. It is my first time in this town, and I dare say I like it. I’ve found that I enjoy the Northwest corner of our beloved country. I don’t know if it’s the cooler air, the greener trees, the granola, or the higher count of birkenstocks per capita, or the quieter lifestyle. I just kind of like it. So in honor of all the flannel wearing lumberjacks that have trod these grounds before me I am wearing my flannel shirt today.
Yes, and I will shout it from the rooftops.
Actually, this is just a megaphone from the David Crowder set. They do crazy stuff like use megaphones on stage. I hope you can make it out to one of the upcoming dates.
Now I must focus on the job at hand. The good people of Spokane have bought all the tickets for this show, and we must be ready. To soundcheck it is.
Until next time,
-phil
Hi Phil! I really want you to come to Sweden! I know it’s far away, but we are some here who really like your music! I found you at myspace, I don’t know how I found you there, but your music was so amazing. Just a week after that I found you there, I bought two CDs of you. One I gave to my sister. Now I’m trying to teach me all your songs on my guitar. I really think you bring people closer to God with your music and with all that you are. Continue what you are doing!
Please come to Sweden so my friends can hear you!
Hugs
Ester
Hey Phil! I didn’t go to the Flannel concert… but I did go to the concert at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. It was a blast!!!! You may remember me… I said I was from San Diego. I am not really!!?! Sorry… I was just going crazy at the time!!!
Oh my geez.
I just got my SECOND copy of Cannons which also got autographed.
But this new autograph includes an adorable smiley face with stars as eyes and a mustache (:
Phillip, that got you brownie points that compensate in part for you never coming here. Emphasis on IN PART -.-
I think the mustache is pretty sweet.
Well Phil, the good people of Tulsa have bought all the tickets to your show Friday, and I was sadly not among those ranks. I called too late. I am a little bummed, but I’m sure I’ll be able to see you sometime in the future. It was just the aspect of 3 amazing acts being all together that made it such a remarakable opportunity.
Anyhow, rock on, amigo. Enjoy your time in Tulsa. I recommend visiting Nordaggio’s on Riverwalk if you get a chance. The coffee is sublime. (We have too many Starbucks in Tulsa, so change it up and get some local flavor!)
But of course you would have to adore seattle, as that signifies your first encounter with your future wife, Natalya Parker. Remember the name, dear. And I’m sorry that I mistook your birthday for being in July. You sounded great, by the way. A very different approach from your show at Creation NW. To throw this in, I don’t much dig Spokane either.
Thank you much for being such an inspiration to myself, what you’re doing right now kind of gives me a vision of what I’m “going after”. I’m a musician too, you see. Well, I’ll catch ya around, see you when I see you.
Natalya.
Flannel works for everywhere but the northwest in the fall. Too many other people wearing it… Like EVERYONE!!! It was so much easier to pick Phil out with his sleek leather jacket! I never could have shouted “Bye Phil!” from the downed windows of a blue Chevy Tahoe Saturday night otherwise… I never would have recognized him on the street! He has to keep the leather look… Just what’s with the ‘stache?
Hey Phil!
It sounds like you are having a great time and I am so glad to see you touching so many lives! My dad is a worship leader at our church and this past Sunday we played “Jesus, Lord of Heaven” as part of the worship service. It is such a great song and everyone really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work! : )
haha ok kim..everyone keep SoCal in your prayers! There’s like, 8 fires burning right now…and hope you’re having fun Phil! God Bless!
Thanks Sara for your prayers, I’ll keep you guys in prayer too. Gotta go, my brothers outside and I’m pretty sure the wind can take him off the ground. Just kidding, but he’s going to damage his eyes if he doesn’t get in soon.