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Posted in Tour Diary on May 12, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Hey guys, tour's been going really well, we've been having a good time. We just had a day off in Philadelphia and a few of us went to check out the Liberty bell, (it's way smaller in person). It's been a while since I've done something touristy like that and it actually felt good, almost like your on vacation. We also had a chance to see some old friends we hadn't seen in a while, and check out some of the local bars.
As is customary for me when I'm in Philly, I live exclusively on cheese steaks for the duration of my stay. This trip was no different. This morning I sit here on a grey rainy day in Baltimore paying the price for my poor dietary choices. But would I do do it all again?
Dale...
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Posted in Tour Diary on May 12, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Wassup All?? Johnny here. Well, since we last spoke... and discussed the various pleasures and smells derived, from our then "broken-down" bus...that carries all 14 of us....We just received the news of the millennium, we will be adding a second bus to carry our crew!! I know some of you don't understand the impact of this important news, but this is MAJOR STUFF!!! Our poor little bus will now return to its original configuration and will just carry band and road manager...total of only 5 people. That already smells better, just writing this
Anyway, the tour is going great. We and Flyleaf (and our new special guests "RED") are rockin' our butts off! Given the ticket buying public one hell (...and heavenly...sorry guys) of a show!! This last weekend sorta' of also kicked off the spring/summer festival season...w/ shows in Birmingham (Schaeffer Crawfish Broil), Memphis (Beale St. Music Fest) and Dallas (Edgefest)...it shaping up to be a pretty kickass summer! Well, I guess I better get on with my day...which today includes a sound-check, playing a little Rockband (the video game) with a few fans and filling out my questionnaire I received via- email asking me, if i was pleased with me recent purchase, of my "Carmen Electra Professional Stripping Pole Kit"....Uh, I could explain this last one....but, I won't!!
See you on the road, Xoxo - Johnny
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Posted in Tour Diary on Apr 23, 2008 at 2:49 PM
So we just had a day off in Tempe, AZ and it was awesome! We got the chance to meet with John Shope the owner of sinister Choppers. He is one of the best bike builders in the country and he is building a Seether themed chopper! For those of you who don't know I'm an absolute bike nut and I'm so excited about this. He also took us for a rip in his dune buggy. It has a 650 horse power engine and is insanely fast.
Johnny, Troy and I were giggling like little girls when we got out of that thing. Otherwise the tour has been great, with a lot of shows have been sold out. We are also anticipating "Rise Above This" to hit #1 at active radio soon so things are pretty good right now.
Anyway, I gotta run.
Cheers for now
Dale
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Posted in Tour Diary on Apr 23, 2008 at 2:48 PM
So we just had a day off in Tempe, AZ and it was awesome! We got the chance to meet with John Shope the owner of sinister Choppers. He is one of the best bike builders in the country and he is building a Seether themed chopper! For those of you who don't know I'm an absolute bike nut and I'm so excited about this. He also took us for a rip in his dune buggy. It has a 650 horse power engine and is insanely fast.
Johnny, Troy and I were giggling like little girls when we got out of that thing. Otherwise the tour has been great, with a lot of shows have been sold out. We are also anticipating "Rise Above This" to hit #1 at active radio soon so things are pretty good right now.
Anyway, I gotta run.
Cheers for now
Dale
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Posted in Tour Diary on Apr 23, 2008 at 2:48 PM
So we just had a day off in Tempe, AZ and it was awesome! We got the chance to meet with John Shope the owner of sinister Choppers. He is one of the best bike builders in the country and he is building a Seether themed chopper! For those of you who don't know I'm an absolute bike nut and I'm so excited about this. He also took us for a rip in his dune buggy. It has a 650 horse power engine and is insanely fast.
Johnny, Troy and I were giggling like little girls when we got out of that thing. Otherwise the tour has been great, with a lot of shows have been sold out. We are also anticipating "Rise Above This" to hit #1 at active radio soon so things are pretty good right now.
Anyway, I gotta run.
Cheers for now
Dale
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Posted in Tour Diary on Mar 31, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Hello all, how are things?
So far all I've been doing today is trying to shake off my hangover. We had a day off in Cleveland yesterday, so last night and our friend Robby who looks like King Leonidas from "300" took us to a hip hop bar. Not really our scene but we had a good time anyway. I'm going to dedicate the rest of the day to planning our end of tour pranks seeing that this tour is nearly done. We’re also planning to take everyone on in a paint ball competition tomorrow. I've never done it before but I hear it hurts. I think I'm going to rub my whole body down with hemorrhoid cream to get the edge on my competition, I'll let you guys know if it is a good idea.
Cheers!
Dale
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Posted in Tour Diary on Mar 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM
HIIIIIDEEEEEHOOOO!(In my best Mr. Hanky Voice), boys and girls out there in Seetherland. Johnny here, coming to you live atop the Millennium Hotel here in beautiful, snowy downtown Minneapolis, MN. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Bunny Day....and most EGGscellent weekend!! (get it?) Anyway, just a few shows left on our tour with Breaking Benjamin and 3 Days Grace. It’s a little sad. We will be ending this tour having had a great time, with awesome shows and many fond memories...all the bands have been great and we will miss everyone (bands and crew included). The tour will conclude Apr. 2nd in Wallington, CT. After that, its a few days at home...wash our undies, kiss and hug our loved ones and then its off to Denver, CO for the start of our tour with FLYLEAF! I must say, we are pumped about this run. We will be touring (for the first time) with full production (sound and lighting) and we have "one-hellava" show in store for you guys!! We'll also be playing our full show and will hopefully, perform all the songs everyone wants to hear!! It’s gonna be an event not to be missed! So, we can't wait to see all your smiling faces and your fists in the air...and hey you!!... the girl resting your arms on the barricade....yes you! NO YAWNING!!...Much love, Johnny
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Posted in Tour Diary on Mar 07, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Hello. John Humphrey here. Drummer for the band Seether. Its about 9:00 am and I'm trying to rub last nights sleep out of my eyes. I'm in a hotel room in Greensboro, NC. I just called downstairs to my favorite thing about being on the road...room service. I really do love it! Its like breakfast in bed brought to you by your own caretakers. Its true! I also love the feel, the smell of a nice hotel room. You gotta love it, when you're out on the road as much as we are. I guess it takes a certain personality to live out of a suitcase, like we do. But then again, you are reading about somebody who bangs things with sticks, for a living. I'll check my myspace page and some emails...Today I have a 3:45 pm phoner (thats an interview by phone) w/ the local newspaper in Salt Lake City, Utah...then, a 6:00 pm meet and greet with radio winners from 3 local stations here in Greensboro...I know this because I have had a DAYSHEET slipped under my door. This sheet of paper outlines my days schedule, venue we are performing at, set time, day of week,and city we are in. Yes, sometimes I wake up and won't know (believe it or not) any of this information...until I read it! We are in a bit of a cocooned world out here...we travel the world but, sometimes all we see is the inside of our bus, catering, dressing room, stage, dressing room, bus, repeat. But we love to play our music! I wouldn't have it any other way! I have had my childhood fantasy become reality! I'm a musician playing in a successful rock band. So, its almost bus call (time to leave and head to the venue). Tonight's show will be at 7:40 pm. That's really what my whole day is for...playing the show for that guys and gals who have waited 2 months for us the come through...can't wait!
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Posted in Tour Diary on Mar 04, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Was' up, Was' up everybody? Johnny here. Currently, in a dressing room in Orange Beach, Alabama (I didn't know Alabama had a beach.) patiently waiting for our show time of 7:35 pm, and in the meantime, updating our troops in the SEETHER ARMY! So, how's everyone??.... Sorry, I guess we can't do that...Anyway, still rockin' away with our bro's from HURT, THREE DAYS GRACE, and BREAKING BENJAMIN! Man. its been a blast! If you guys haven't made it, to any of these shows...shame, shame! Of course, everyone will have another chance to see us and our buddies FLYLEAF starting in April. We'll be doing a full performance and (here's the good part) we'll be going on later in the evening, as well as, playing more songs from our brand spankin' new CD (FBINS)for you guys!! What else?....Oh!!....We shot a new video for our next single "Rise Above This". Again, we worked with our buddy Tony Petrossian (director of the "Fake It" video) and its going to be beautiful. Its still in its final stages of editing but, you guys should be able see it very, very soon! Well, that's about it. See you out there on the road.
Much Love, Johnny