I wanted to share a message I got from my friend Charlie 2 the other day because he kind of described how I feel and why I won’t write (here) about my experiences with musicians anymore. And the kicker, for me, is what Tim Barry said to him. It really makes me feel good knowing that if nothing or no one else understand, they do.

okay, so last night Tim & Josh were playing and the guy from the Enablers (Rob Coe) all played at Surfside 7. I wasn’t even going to say hello, just because their tour manager Tim Shaw was such a prick to me at the show and when he called me @ 4am after the show. i was being self-conscious, because i worked hard to bring them in and have a good show and then that dude treated me like crap. in line for the bathroom Josh recognized me and was like “Covington, KY… right?” so we started talking and he said that He & Tim spoke about that show (at Molly’s) last week. that got me wondering so i walked up to Tim and he said “Charlie*?” which floored me… he said how they loved that show and it was the best one of that entire tour (maybe he was just being nice). so then i opened up and told him how Tim Shaw had threatened me and called me at 4am after the show, and been a prick. I also told him that his new song that says “Tim Shaw sucks” gives me a little added joy. and that i was always a little bummed after that show because I wondered if they were displeased with it. Tim gave me a huge hug and told me that if all promoters were like me, he would never use contracts or worry about shows at all. he even said, “I know your a little embarrassed about being a fan, but guys like you make touring easy.” seriously made me almost shed a tear, but i didn’t… thank god! he told me he already broke off from Tim Shaw and he wasn’t going to work with him again due to how badly he treats people.

This is what it’s about. It’s not about bragging rights and it’s certainly not about fucking. Not in Charlie 2′s case or mine, thankyouverymuch. What it’s about is hanging out with your heroes and making memories. When my kids are growing up listening to these bands, I can tell them these stories. I’m just trying to write my history and forge my path. This is my passion. This is my love. If you want to call me a groupie, fine. It’s clear that you don’t understand anything about me or my lifestyle and I accept that. And I pity you for not wanting the same things. My life is seriously awesome.

So yes, as I explained to Jon Snodgrass, I feel like the lamest fan girl in the world. But I can’t miss the opportunity to tell someone how much their music moves me. Don’t you wish someone felt that way about anything you did in your life?