Silver Skunk Mobile.

"At least it didn't have time to spray us."

Jack - "Actually, it's glands explode..."

Jack was right. Poor skunk.

This tour has been going really well. Kingston was a pretty loud and rowdy show. A good turn out, the bar was made very happy by the drinkers. The bands played fantastic. I'll be honest, it was my first time hearing Bruce Peninsula live, and they rule. It makes me want to practice more.

Thanks Meg and Ben for offering me a room to sleep in. It was great. You two rule.

After a breakfast of a veggie burger at The Sleepless Goat, we headed off for Ottawa. Walks around the water, lots of driving to bond with the band. We played the Rainbow Bistro that night. "Home of the blues." Why did we play there? who knows, but it was another very loud show. Great venue. Bar tending was questionable, but I'll leave it at that. The Australian sensation Mason Rack was a good dude to share a stage with. Very friendly dude.

The Ottawa valley is beautiful. We headed to Simon's parents house in Renfrew. His parents are bee farmers who supplied us with our Honey Bears for merch (it's awesome honey and it comes with a 6 song ep of Entire Cities songs). That night we rolled up to the Neat Cafe in Burnstown. Man! I have never felt so at home since... well being home in Grand Falls - Windsor, NL. This room was so full of love. There is no other way to describe it. The room was full of people who just wanted to listen and devour the music.

I am sitting at Bar Tapengur in Sherbrooke, Quebec while watching Bruce Peninsula play. They rule. What can I say? I am really digging the community vibe between these bands touring across the east coast together.

It's been a lot of eggs and toast, late night snacks, honey (so much honey!!!), lots of floors to sleep on, and great company. Here's too what feels like a great family and community.

Also, while in Ottawa I managed to find time to cross the bridge into Quebec to Marche Jovi for a lovely beer run. I'm excited for the contents. Monseigneur D'Esgly, Joesph Bellarmin from Microbrasserie d'Orleans, DDC L'Aphrodisiaque, Unibroue Raftman and Don De Dieu and Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique.

Huzzah.

Cheers,

- Bartle