Band on the Diaper Run

I sometimes wear my clothes backwards

 

 

 

 

 After our crazy flights, deserted airport experience (at least they had a woody woodpecker ride there-as seen in above pic) and the party van (see last post), we had a hellish day of driving from the UP to Grand Rapids.  8 hours in a small car.  My hips were both smooshed by carseats.  I had to sit in between the girls so they didn't wake each other up from naps.  

 

 

We swtiched seats every now and then to make it more exciting-I was still smooshed since we were in a Kia-all three of us in the back.

At a random woodsy restaraunt that had snowmobile parking signs and really good homemade pie, I did some yoga while the waitress stared.  Mags and I got really great pictures of each others eyeballs-that occupied 20 minutes. By the time we were close to town I was raving about how amazing John Mayer's song "Say What you Mean to Say" is and I still stand by it, Jason. Minutes before the show started, while June was screaming and we were driving into Grand Rapids, Mags and I managed to find a way to play flashlight tag while riding in a car.  We all had a few junkfood gas station binges throughout the day.  I ate an enormous butterfinger, fritos and bean dip and also some bit-o-honeys.  Nasty.  

 Mags, June and Meredith's view from the audience.

 By the time we unloaded, we were all a little insane from car-head (delirious after a long drive).  During the set, Mags sat in the audience way in the back and shined her flashlight so I knew where she was.  She even talked to me from the audience.  Then, when all was said and done and the show was over, Meredith, our nanny asked me if I had my dress on backwards.  And, yes, I did. It was one of those days.  We bathed June in the backstage sink and met some cool folks for a 10 minutes backstage paydate. And went to bed.  


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Comments

 

Jeff B said:

Ugh...I hate long drives...Looks like you made the best out of it though

October 21, 2008 5:59 PM
 

Apryl said:

I love your music.  Love.  I also love my kids.  I like seeing other people that love kids & do cool things.  Thanks for sharing!

October 21, 2008 6:27 PM
 

Nicole said:

I am constantly impressed by how well you combine being in a band and having a family too. For some of us (me!)a trip to IKEA on Saturday with a new baby is daunting but you manage to travel across the world and keep it all together. Amazing!

October 22, 2008 1:33 AM
 

Jaclyn said:

Drives between the UP and LP are pretty long. The last one I took was in the backseat of a truck, squished between two other people, so I completely understand!

I did see you play at Northern, and absolutely loved it! The picture afterwards made my night :)

I love your music and I hope to see you play again, whenever you come back to Michigan!

ps- woody the woodpecker is awesome

October 22, 2008 2:07 AM
 

tex said:

I see Mags is sporting the anti-nausea  wristbands! I love those because they don't knock you out for two days like dramamine does. Where'd you get the pretty yellow ones, though? I can only find boring old black.

And don't feel bad about the backward dress. I saw Tokyo Police Club once and the singer's fly was down the whole set. Still love those guys and I'm sure your wardrobe malfunction didn't diminish your reputation to the folks rockin' out at your show, either.

October 22, 2008 12:39 PM
 

Jonathan said:

hey, thanks for suffering through a drive through michigan. surprising amounts of charming emptiness. (and thanks for driving a fuel-efficient car.) sometimes it's frustrating when bands deftly avoid this area when on tour, but i really enjoyed seeing you at Magic Stick! Good luck on your Re-arranger tour!

October 23, 2008 9:16 PM
 

delftwaves said:

Sometimes it feels like everyday is a day you have your dress on backwards.  At least for me it feels like that.

October 24, 2008 4:42 AM
 

emily said:

thanks again for coming to the mitten!!! you guys spoil our state by playing in so many cities! THANKS!!

October 24, 2008 3:17 PM
 

karl said:

Is Mags rockin' it shirtless in that one photo?  Anyway, It was really, really fun to see you in Grand Rapids, and such a great first rock show for our daughter Hazel.  Thank you so much for inviting her backstage to deliver her sign she made for you guys.  She had fun playing with Magnolia and Chris (sp?).  You seem to be surrounded by good folks. Thanks for being such excellent parents, people, songwriters, performers, partners, humans who are still writing great songs, and bringing it to the people.  Looking forward to seeing you again sometime.  Hazel and Auggie would love to play.  Take care.

October 27, 2008 2:32 PM
 

Daniel said:

John Mayer is the guy you want to dislike but just can't!

October 28, 2008 1:24 PM
 

Jim Pankey said:

Kudos, my friends.  I saw ABC-TV's story about your hectic life...and think your family will always be happy doing what you want to do, how you want to do it!  Best wishes!

November 23, 2008 9:03 PM
 

mollycule said:

omg! omg! omg!  You were in my homeland!!!!!!  I live in Lansing, which is 45 mins away from GR.  

I hav a question for you.  Do you guys get annoyed when people approach you in public?  Just to say hi?  

I would've been so freaked out if I was eating in the same restaurant with you guys.  No joke.  But freaked out in a good way.

November 23, 2008 10:01 PM

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Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. June, their second girl, was born early this year. The whole family is touring the world right now. Hear their latest album, "Re-Arrange Us" at www.matesofstate.com, or myspace.com/matesofstate



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