Aaron and Chris worked for almost 7 straight hours on the bus in 100+ heat; troubleshooting, changing filters, and trying to clear the lines. Nikki also stayed behind and worked the phones, trying to find a 24 hour garage and a towing company all while trying to keep the band updated.

Eventually they had to throw in the towel and had the bus towed to Little Rock.

Then the car that was taking them to the club wouldn’t start on account of a dead battery. They were able to get a jump from a nereby resident (in the middle of nowhere mind you) and they made it just in time to change over for their set.

Much, much, much love to the neighbors, Vince Griffin, Chris & Nikki Kleinberg and Aaron Weisd for all their hard diligence!

Rubik just happened to be taking a detour when they passed by our broken down bus in Bee Branch, AR. Good thing too because we needed to use their sprinter van to get our backline to Juanita’s in Little Rock before help arrived with two trucks (one with a trailer) and a car.

Much love to Brooks Tipton, Vince Griffin and Mike Z who drove out and back 50 miles from the venue to come grab us and the gear.

mewithoutYou On The Road Again…

We left Philadelphia today with the our newly painted bus, packed to the bays with gear, merch and veggie oil. Aaron and Salihah did a really great job doing all the decorative painting to the outside. I wonder if people will be surprised to see dudes walking out of this beast wearing Northface Jackets and Phillies caps. We couldn’t look more hippie-ish for a bunch of “bros” as Salihah put it.

I feel like this pretty much sums up the Manchester Orchestra tour bus: weird animal knick-knacks and pre-packaged high sodium food.

The crew bus just got an upgrade this afternoon. So much nicer than the old one.