Switzerland/Austria

8.8.09 News

I am having the best time in Switzerland! I randomly hooked up with a family friend “Ralph” in Appenzell Switzerland and have been staying at his house here. He is a very gracious host and has shown me the city as well as loan me car. It seems like Ralph knows everyone in this town. People look at me kinda crazy here cause I have a beard, tattoo and don’t speak a lick of German. They are all nice.. none the less.

I had a show in Austria that was great! It was a private show for some friends from the US that are over there playing softball on an international team. They invited lots of their local friends. We all had a great time. It was an unplugged show outdoors. I sold many CD’s and signed autographs.. which always trips me out. In my mind I ain’t there yet.. I need to work on my autograph skillz as well.. I signed one to “Sushi” instead of Susie. Oh well.. We all got a good laugh out of it.

So fast forward to the next morning. Ralph shows up in a Dodge Viper.. ha.. and we take off for the town. I drove around Appenzell with Ralph during the day to do some touristy stuff. Then we came home and got geared up for another late night. This time Ralph picks me up in a 1960’s porsch, and trust me dude knows how to drive these cars. I was scared at times but I did not show it. I could’t have Ralph busting my balls for being a pussy. So here comes the big night! Boy was it a humdinger.. Somehow a guitar showed up and I ended up doing an impromptu show for all the folks there. Didn’t have a capo so this dude did the human capo trick for me with a lighter. The night was off to a great start.. ha. We continued to party at various other pubs etc.. Did not go to bed until 7am. Yikes.. Watch the video if you dare.. (I was of course intoxicated doh) its long.. but it will give you a good idea of how a night can go down in Appenzell.

I am writing now from the Zurich Airport. I am on my way to Amsterdam for a few days to tour around. Then off to Germany for some shows..

Austria Show