Mishawaka, Indiana

Every night we arrive in a new destination to play music, and usually we know no one, so we rarely have arrangements to stay somewhere ahead of time. Since hotels are mostly out of the question, we ask around at the shows for a place to crash. Whether we stay on someone’s floor, in their garage, or even in their backyard, it is always a shot in the dark as to whether it will be comfortable and clean. For this reason, we are always grateful, and lucky to find a decent individual that takes us in, makes us feel at home, and allows us to recharge. In Mishawaka, that was Nicohle, the show promoter and manager of the art space we played at named Studio 315. She was nice enough to let us sleep in, relax, and watch The Beatles Anthology DVDs without having to feel uncomfortable or rushed. It was time to recharge that we all really needed.

The show at Studio 315 was fun, and a nice change from the smoky bar scene. With space to create art, play music, and lounge around, the environment they have created at Studio 315 is a rare find, a place to be creative and kick back. We will leave Mishawaka refreshed and ready to take on the next challenge.