Since the band just played 2 shows in OK (their first back in the states), there is, as expected, some follow-up information about these events.
Andy filled us in with 2 new Daily Foots (or Daily Feet?) about borrowed harmonicas, news stations, gorilla videos... you know, the usual (plus, he gets us even more psyched for the fall tour).
Thanks, Andy!
We also have a review of the Oklahoma State Fair from a fan named Megan, which you can read HERE. She took some nice pictures, including this one of Chad prepping for the evening:
...and some videos, including one of Tim soundchecking about a nearby foodstand called "Turkey Time," because it's only natural to compose songs about your immediate surroundings.
Thanks, Megan!
In addition, two Myspace blogs written while the guys were in Oklahoma. One on Jon's myspace, about his first EP:
I've had a lot of folks ask about the songs on the first ep... the tunes are pretty honest, my friend thinks they feel almost voyeuristic at times, like looking at things that he didn't want to see. Maybe this is true, and yet they got to get out there. That which is hidden is empowered. So let these songs be the enemy of all that is shadow in my life, let these songs be my hymns to a generous God, the father of lights. Let these hymns be the enemy of the counterfeit.
this just in: Weatherford is the windiest city in OK. Yep... that's what "they" say. Oh yeah... and allegedly, it's going to be super windy tonight. I was going to say something extremely amusing and controversial comparing and contrasting Weatherford with a windy city that I know up north, but I've decided against it.
i heart the turkey time video! :D the appetite for construction tour is seriously going to be way too awesome. wish i knew what it was the guys had been recording.
i wish too^ what they've been doin'!!! im so excited about the tour and i get to see them next month!! WOOT-WOOT! the turkey song was radness, tim! i hope he does a saucy sound check song @ the concert i go too...haha i LOVE the pic of jon singing to tim cuz thats some brotherly love right there, lol. all the pics are awsome...thanks much ~lydz
First picture - a news crew you can trust!(maybe):)
The guys did a great show in Tulsa. The main securtiy guy for the Tulsa fair that was in charge for the show should retire - total pain. He just about freaked when Jon went into the crowd.
One thing I loved at the Tulsa show, it was the first time I have ever been able to see Mr. Butler rock those drums. I usually can see a drum stick now and again or a piece of his forehead. Don't know if the drum kit is set different or the drums are set up on a higher platform or what put it was great to be able to see Chad rock out on the drums. Especially during DSH!!
I love impromtu songs. My friends and I make them up all the time. I've even done a few myself during soundcheck(my own personal soundchecks, not like during Switchfoot sound checks or anything)...or quoted off the wall kinds of tihngs.
Some said that she likes Tim's bass at the end of that video. I have to agree...it looks pretty sweet!!
@Megan...I think that would be me too. More excited to see the guitars and basses than Tim and the guys...okay maybe not...but I do tend to look at the guitars first!!
OMG!! i loooooooooooooooooooooooooove you switchfoot!!!!!!!!! I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited cuz i live in elk grove(sacromento) and you guys are coming to davis!!! so i'm SUPER DUPER excited!!! I've never seen you guys in concert!!! aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!! I LLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOVE your music!! you guys ROCK MY SOCKS OFF!!!! God has given yo guys a crazzzzy awesome talent!!!! Keep it up!!
@cooliobrit! hhahaha i'll see you there. im going to that same concert! i live in Sac. so coolio, see ya there..haha HEY, NEW PODCAST!!!!!!! AHHHH!!!=O =O =O =O =O =O =O =O XD XD XD XD XD it's awsome. very cool...love the song in it! ~lydz
wascally wabbit.