Leaving California for Oregon Neon

Mondays show in Santa Cruz was preceded by a radio interview and a visit to the offices of Santa Cruz guitars. They make some of the finest guitars I have ever seen there so one may appear in my hands soon! Nice shows there and at the Freight and Salvage in Berkley on Tuesday. I have played there three times now and its one of my favourite venues anywhere.Took two flights to Eugene, Oregon yesterday. Second flight was delayed so when we got into town we drove straight to a CD store where I was playing at an in store promo gig. There was a guy there who had a copy of Being There he bought in 92 for me to sign. From the CD store to the gig, sound check and play. Late night food at Denny’s all night dinner..folk laugh here when they find we like eating there but I love it. Today we drove up to Portland, more radio then managed to chill at the..ahem..hotel for a few hours. Its actually a motel and is famed for having the second largest Neon sign, with its name on, on the whole of the west coast. That it may have but that’s about all it has. Anyhow, it’s a roof over ones head and that’s more than many have. Played a great space called the Mississippi studios here in Portland tonight. Headed for all night Denny’s after the show. Taste the chicken soup and tell me it’s not the best