The circle the past two weeks was:
Memphis, TN --> McComb, Tx --> New Orleans, LA --> Baton Rouge, LA --> Houston, TX - Austin, TX --> Austin, TX --> AUSTIN, TX --> Memphis, MS
The Swedes (Robert + Gustav) and Memphis (Spencer) has gone from place to place at a quite rapid speed and Memphis has driven a looooot of miles. This guy is a machine and we are taking him home to Europe with us. You won't find drivers like that back home. "10 hours? That's nothing!". We've been a good team.
//////////New Orleans/////////
Gleaming stars. Tired eyes, overcoats and hats. Down I-55. Forward, it's an embrace now. Tilt your head and squint your eyes. The boy in the backseat picturing how a skyline would taste. Today, the gaze is fixed on signs and dotted lines. Patterns lighted with purple beams. Smelling delta lights, tingling down my neck. Close to the core, the heart. About time we meet, New Orleans. I stand with your mud on my feet. Eyes of crystal, I knew you'd be here.
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Poet John Lambert greets us. He lives right in French Quarter. Tells us to write on his walls, swing on his swing or challenge him at chess, a chessboard with three levels. He plays us gypsy music and we go out for drinks. I tell him about Swedish poets. I want him to get to know Tranströmer. Robert thinks he should get to know Stagnelius. John Lambert gives Spencer books and tells him: "That's what they are for". John Lambert will never publish. If someone wants his poetry he might rip out a page from his notebook and give it to them. In his will, he states that all his writings are to be burn by his friend when he dies. Katrina couldn't scare him away from New Orleans.
Claire and Jeremy work in the film industry. They invite us to a wrap party in Baton Rouge where they just finished filming 'Battlefield', starring Alexander Skarsgård and Rihanna. Oh lord. The bar was wide open and food everywhere. Claire and Jeremy is now family. Not because of the party but because they are awesome. Also, it helps that Jeremy got to burn down the court house in his hometown Shreveport when making True Blood. There's something beautiful about that.
On the way to Austin we stopped in Houston TX to visit Spencer's friend Kielan. Two good days, listening to records and finishing new song 'Scarlett'. We wanted to write something new for Daytrotter Sessions in Austin. We were lucky to get a rest in between New Orleans and Austin, because we were going to need all the strength…
//////////Austin/////////
Now draw the lines. Halo hearts, hear the sound. Retrace those butterflies. Don't let me fall asleep. Watery eyes. Fixed on every move. It's tattooed on lips. No need to be talked to. Youthful morning. listen, Austin. I woke and I wanted. You, I will not complete. Halo heart, I hope you stay long enough. I hope you laugh loud enough. I will make my way back.
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We came to Austin planning to play Cheer Up Charlie's and record for Daytrotter. As soon as we drove into this city, things kept coming. When we left, we had also played Balcony TV, Fado's and The Ghost Room, met many many beautiful souls, discovered a treehouse and learned a lot about Norway.. Also, my new favorite band is now UME. jeez. Their show at Emo's.. legendary stuff.. Oh the Austin family, we'll miss you…
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Our Memphis family has invited us back for Korean Christmas. A few days of rest and holidays with perfect friends.. Then we start driving back west. Next stop: Grapevine, TX Dec 29th. /G
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