When I saw America last I was crossing off my “to do” list, working on new material, finishing season 4 of “The Wire”, working and running around like a maniac. I said my Goodbyes over beer with friends, and spent the afternoon eating at my favorite Pizza spot with my best friend. Cab driver Mr. Michael Antepi drove us to Newark, and discussed his 2006 adventures in Amsterdam. Wild times. Our flight went by quick to Brussels and over to Amsterdam. I watched the original “12 Angry Men” again (one of my favorites). The promoter of the venue was sweet enough to let us have her apartment for the for 3 days, and much time was spent over at her boyfriend’s art, book, and record store called “Delicatessen”. We did dinner and a movie (Emilio Estevez’s “Repoman”). This apartment is lovely, and it’s a great way to start the rush of a tour in a country I have never been to before. I made my way to Tasty Bread Bakeries, and those wild coffee shop! Mike Fadem brought a special travel size coffee grinder and has made us all Stumptown Coffee with Ray Charles playing in the background. Born to Lose indeed! The venue was set up very classy, and people watched us over the balcony. Everyone involved with tonight’s show treated us incredible, and the crowd had a blast with us! All the locals made me feel welcomed. Amsterdam is very beautiful, special place. Please visit when you save up and get the chance. I hope to return here soon, but I can see how much trouble this place can be for the American party kid. I will post more photos from my cell phone I can’t upload. It’s refreshing and I needed this.
Morning cupcakes, Coffee, Nina Simone and I am off to Münster. The city was founded in 793 by Frisian Ludger.
Chiling in the crib.
big pull in the amsterdam morning