chicago, illinois - a boy named named calvin

Damien,
It looks like your show in Chicago has been changed to The Abbey Pub. I called and they couldn't confirm it yet but we are hopeful and excited. My 8 year old son and I are hug fans and can't wait to see your show! This trip is a reward for a great year at school.

Our fingers are crossed.

Shane
Columbus Ohio

dear shane,
from what i know, the show is at the abbey pub. glad to hear that you and your son are making the trip! it means so much to know that you want to come that far just to see the show. i would have loved to play in ohio, but sadly, we aren't playing there this tour. i'd love to meet you and your son after the show. do the two of you have any song requests?

all the best,
damien

Hi Damien,

I just showed Calvin, my son, your message and he is jumping up and down like crazy. You're his favorite musician by far. Your offer is very generous – it would be great to meet you after your show. Calvin will be wearing his Ohio State hat with the block O if he can find it. Calvin’s favorite song is Ohio. He’s an aspiring musician/dancer and wants to learn to play the guitar and/or violin. It’s hard for me to pick a song, there’re all great. I lived in Seattle for seven years and spent some time around White Center and can identify with that song – if that’s what your song is referring to. That would be a good one. Thanks again and we’ll see you in Chicago.

Bet Wishes

Shane

note: calvin and his dad drove 6 hours just to see the show! afterwards i signed four of my cds for him (which he brought with him to the show). we talked about music, calvin and hobbes, shoes that roll, seattle, and my 8 year old son miles (who is a month younger than calvin).

minneapolis, minnesota - 2.

minneapolis, minnesota - 1.

i have been wanting this tour with jeremy enigk to happen for so long. i've known jeremy for 18 years and the influence he's had on me as a songwriter is giant. today, i was telling our friend jens (who has been driving this tour) that it was jeremy who first showed me how to play the guitar. just three simple chords and that was it. from then on i was writing songs and recording them into my tape recorder, since i didn't own a four track machine. during this time, jeremy had already been an established songwriter and performer with his band, "sunny day real estate", who were appearing on late night talk shows and being played on the radio. after writing my first few songs, jeremy helped me record my first four song demo, that would eventually end up in the hands of sub pop records. soon there after i signed on to do a single and then, four full length records. today i am playing songs for audiences on tour and putting out records because of him. ..words can not describe just how thankful i am.