The past two months have been an up and down mess of thoughts, decisions, colors and frustrations. We finished the first 5 tracks of our record. I can’t believe it. I am grateful to be apart of such a beautiful music community here in NYC. As Lars Deitrech from The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music lead the brass section with his perfect display of conviction and freedom I couldn’t help but think about where we have come from. From the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic to the thick hot dirt of Georgia… here we are. Making music together. Music that means something to us. Music that tells stories of confusion, hope and the past. As we venture off into the great unknown I am hopeful. I am happy to know that my life is surrounded by beautiful stories. I am thankful my family is loved by thoughtful people in a beautiful city. I’m happy to think of the future. Where will we be? What will make us happy? What will be our convictions? I believe we will be better. I believe we will know how to love more, forgive more, fight better, create better and love each other for all of it. This week I played at a beautiful theatre in Austin Texas called “The Paramount”. As I sat in the green room surrounded by posters of other artist who had found themselves in this beautiful hall I couldn’t help but wonder; What was Houdini thinking while he was performing on this stage? Was Ella Fitzgerald taken by the view from the edge of the stage? Could Aretha sing stronger in this room than others? I could feel the presence of greatness on this stage. A timeless America. I place where people came to pause their life. To think more about the beautiful and strange things that surround our existence. Are we experiencing greatness on a daily bases? Go for a walk without you’re phone. Walk deep into the woods somewhere. Lay down on your back in the middle of nowhere. I’m going to do the same. Let me know what happens. Zach