Fletcher, NC

We're at the Tudor House Bed & Breakfast in Fletcher, NC. Alvin and June, the delightful English couple that own and operate the place, have taken great care of us and we just finished a delicious breakfast.

Our show last night was at the Feed & Seed here in Fletcher, and it was every bit as charming as it sounds. The Feed and Seed is an old mercantile, now an historic landmark, filled with church pews and antiques and a small stage.

It's a live room, with lots of wood, and our audience included folks of all ages, so we played very quietly and left the Judas Priest-y bits out. I didn't think the show suffered for it, in fact I loved being able to hear everything so well. Pastor Phillip that runs the place was very kind and seemed genuinely excited to have us.

We drove through the Appalachian Mountains to get here, and though we were on a tight schedule I asked if we could stop at an Appalachian Trail crossing on the way to the gig. My nature-loving bandmates were only too happy to comply, and it didn't put us too far behind schedule.

Today we're off to Charleston, SC, but not before we stop at Smiley's Flea Market in Fletcher. There was talk of a visit to Sliding Rock, a giant natural water slide, but it's too far off the path, so we'll save it for next time.

Only 2 more shows before I fly home on Monday. It's been another great tour, but I'm looking forward to heading home to my family and bed.