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.