7/23/2006 (Sunday)

Deaner's Tour Diary

first time ever in reno, didn't know what to expect but i definitely didn't expect much. it turned out to be one of the best gigs of the summer - i think reno is my new favorite, albeit awful place. we've spent too much time sitting around the mandalay bay hotel in vegas the past 6 years and i think the experience has left us scarred. reno is a lot less family oriented and the whole thing was more fun, and sleazier in an old school way. the stage in the auditorium is the largest in the world (i think it's in the guinness book), they actually have an out of service boeing jet backstage and a basketball court, for no apparent reason. there was virtually no security present in the backstage area and they basically gave us free reign to wander around and do what we pleased. they styled us out with a gorgeous dressing room and one of the best spreads of food and drink on the whole tour. the show was a total blast, all over the place dynamically. for awhile we embraced the whole casino vibe and played some lounge music. afterwards we hit the casino floor and bars and had a good time hanging out with some fans. there was just a really good vibe about the whole show, can't really tell you why, but it was just a fun night. how many times do you get to walk offstage and sit in a boeing jet smoking pot with no security around?