Grand Rapids, MN - The good folks at KAXE put on another sterling affair.

Grand Rapids, MN - Lance Benson sound checks at the KAXE Amphitheater and plays a great opening set.

Duluth, MN - Before trying to drink Lake Superior, I did a session at KUMD with Maija, Live From Studio A.

St Paul, MN - Brandon test drives Red House's president's chair when Eric steps out. Brandon . . . is this what you meant by keeping it on the downlow?

Avon, MN - I got to open the show at Aunt Annie's for my buddies, David Olney & Sergio Webb. Incredible show.

Avon, MN - Aunt Annie's Quilt shop is a little treasure in the Midwest.

Avon, MN - Got a little hike in, along Lake Wobegon Trail, only to discover that there is, in fact, no actual Lake Wobegon. I did find another one of MN's beautiful 10,000 lakes, though.

St Croix, WI - And then the after-show festivity was an awesome improv troupe in the theatre.

St Croix, WI - The prelude to my show was a ZZ Top cover band across the street for the weekly public concert in the town's scenic overlook.

Minneanapolis, MN - Carrie living large on the road.

Iowa City, IA - The Sweetback Sisters rocked The Mill with their swingin' classic country sound.

Iowa City, IA - Self portrait at The Mill. I mean, SOMEBODY had to take a picture of my first time at The Mill, right?

Cobden, IL - Let it be known . . . those Appleknockers are serious ballers.

Louisville, KY - Kenny & Sarah, our favorite head inflators. Kenny . . . put down your iPad and get back to work.

Columbus, OH - Success!

Columbus, OH - You can take the girl out of Ohio, but you can't take the love of Skyline Chili out of the girl.

Cleveland, OH - I call thus piece: "Carrie & high school friend in bigass chair"

Chicago, IL - Me & Carrie sittin' on top of the world, sipping martinis on the 96th floor of the Hancock tower.

Chicago, IL - That's right . . . we are HUGE in Chicago.

Chicago, IL - Swaddled like a mofo.

Chicago, IL - We get to meet Alice Ruth for the first time!

Pewaukee, WI - A day on the lake to refresh with Carrie's family.

Red Wing, MN - Carrie cools her bum after her scorching performance at Barnfest.

Red Wing, MN - Carrie & Benson Ramsey of The Pines. Flower children at the Red House Barnfest.

Byron, MN - Reposting photo, so it's not all distorted. Feeling welcomed at the Acoustic View concert series.

Byron, MN - Feeling welcomed at the Acoustic View house concert.

Red Wing, MN - Get your asses to Red Wing for Red House Record's Barnfest. An awesome day of music. Starts in a bit.

St Cloud, MN - Had a night off to enjoy our friends, Storyhill, at the Pioneer Place Theater. Great show.

St Paul, MN - Lunch with the Red House crew. Nice to catch up with everybody.