NOLA!!!

The city of New Orleans is one of a kind. There is so much rich culture here! Our first night in town we crossed paths with our friends Karen and Ashlee. They're these two awesome musicians that tour the country playing..The Midtown Violets. I've seen them play a show or 2 back in Salt Lake, and ever since I've met them I've just looked up to what they're doin. Two women traveling wherever they can spreading music..it's so beautiful. In the description of their music genre they call themselves "Dixie Chicks meets Alanis Moresette" which I think is just rad. Anyway, to cross paths with them on the other side of the county, in NEW ORLEANS of all places! It was so cool! They had a girl helping with merch like I do with Tony's band..Misty. She was such a fun person to meet! I ended up going to bourbon street with them having some much needed lady time out on the town! 

We have a great friend here, Tree, who has absolutely made the experience both last time and this time. He's been completely hospitable, but beyond that, it's like having a full time New Orleans tour guide with you whenever you're around him. He LOVES this city! And he knows everything about it! Tree is not only one of those super captivating characters that can easily demand all the energy of the room, but he also has a lot of really enlightening things to say..so, needless to say he's a really cool person to be around. We are really lucky to have him at this stop in the journey. Here's some chairs he made out of branches. Just one of the many things Tree creates:

All the shows here have been awesome. We made lots of good friends and connections! Then, to put a cherry on top   of the NOLA visit, I got to visit my very best friend from 2-4th grade, Madi. It was such a riot catching up with her! We were inseparable when we were kids. We would make up the craziest little creative games. We haven't really been in touch since high school, so to connect with her after all these years was so refreshing! We laughed like we were 9 years old again! 

What a treat this city has been! Can't wait to come back!