Well, the tour's over and we've survived. This was definitely one of the most outstanding tours that I've been a part of. We were met with such positivity in so many places that it was shocking.

I tried to make a list of all of the people who made the journey worthwhile, but it grew too long, too quickly. Everyone who helped us, let us sleep on their floors, fed us, listened, and spoke to us, thank you with everything I have. But particular thanks are in order for everyone who played in the Ensemble, the Full Spectrum Family, Stubborn Tiny Lights Vs. Clustering Darkness Forever, ok? and the rest of the Future Recordings Family.

Now that we’re back in North Carolina, The Ensemble is taking it easy, spending days putting our lives here back together and spending nights on the porch. I’ve started work on a lot of projects, including a new full length, an album of solo guitar improvisations, and collaborations with CJ Boyd, Jeff Thompson, Quilt and Woodworkings. Late summer always feels like a time of massive potential for me, and this year is no different.


Andrew Weathers - 08.07.10