timblane's Journal

We put the Van in Pennsylvania
The next week we had a quick swing out to Syracuse and PA. In Syracuse we played at Upstate Medical School and beforehand hit up our favorite roast beef joint and brewery, Clarks. We were sitting enjoying our roast beef sandwiches (touring rarely equals eating healthy, btw) when a dude walked in carrying a satchel of beers. Turns out he was entered into the world beer cup in San Diego, and he had samples of his beers. So naturally we made friends with him immediately and got to try the official entries. I don't know how he fared in the competition, but he came in 1st place at the Tim Blane Band beer cup.

The next day Adam had to fly back to Boston, but James and I then headed to Pennsylvania for a cool bus tour with the Clinton campaign. We started out at Central Penn College with a show at around 9am. And considering the common bond that musicians and college students share- late wake up times- I imagine it was a struggle for not only the band. But the Dunkin Donuts coffee perked us all up and after we played we got to hear Erika Alexander (Maxine from "Living Single" and Pam from the "Cosby Show") speak, as well as Jehmu Green (founder of Rock the Vote) and Chelsea Clinton.

Then it was on to Franklin and Marshall U. in Lancaster, PA. Here are Misters Franklin and Marhsall.

By the time we played it was noon and sunny and warm, so there was a big crowd…

At both stops Chelsea spoke for a bit and mainly took questions from the students. She's already been getting rave reviews for her performances at these college stops, and I heartily agree. She was poised, funny, and clearly knowledgeable about all the issues and her mom's take on them. Well done, Chelsea. :)

Here's a pic from F+M.

Finally it was on to Philly, the site of the Obama/Clinton debate. Unfortunately timing issue meant our show was cancelled there, but we got to walk around the streets and hang with all the supporters of both candidates as they chanted and cheered and held up banners.

I'm not sure, but I don't think that's actually Hillary…

James doing his impression of the big inflatable arm guy…

Ted Danson working the crowd a bit…

And couple of other assorted photos from Philly..

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