So now I'm on my way from Seattle to Portland. Still on the bus...I swear it's like the Partridge Family. I took a little family shot to demonstrate how pathetic and domesticated we have all become. Andy our bus driver is very cool...he makes me vegetarian meals sometimes... and puts up with our table manners.

The Vancouver show was probably one of the tightest shows we have played ever...good crowd...and we were really on it. It's so funny...I just read a report from Edmontone where the reviewer thought that maybe I lip synch my vocals because..in his words..."Hayes hits some unnaturally high notes.."!!! I think that is so ironic. I mean...I have good nights...and bad nights. Sometimes I sing up a storm...and other nights it's not quite what I want it to be. To have someone think it's all on tape is kind of an indirect compliment. I guess it means I sang well!! I'll tell you....last night in Seattle...I was WISHING my vocals were on tape..I was so tired. But the crowd seemed to get into it and by half way through I was in my own little world.

Playing live is definately something we are proud of. I personally have a big problem with 'artists' who mime...or lip synch..or whatever you wanna call it. I believe that seeing a band live is warts and all. If I hit a bum note..then so be it..that is what you pay for. If I hit a brilliant note..then that's fantastic. That's what makes some nights INCREDIBLE...and others not so. You never know. Also I figure if you want to listen to the cd....stay home. Coming out to see a band live is all about living in the moment.

So after the Portland show we get a much needed day off...before we start the San Fransisco, L.A , Vegas leg. Viva Las Vegas Baby.

Outta here..