Monday, June 04, 2012

5 similarities between being in a rock band and being a dad

1. Waiting for your kid to wake up from a nap is like waiting to play a show.  An amply amount of downtime to write songs, blog and contemplate your life's relevance.
2. Playing a rock show in Greenville, North Carolina is like playing a show for your kids at your house but without "the college girls".
3. Making a record is like making a baby.
4. When your on tour, inner turmoil between band members is inevitable.  When your a dad with a toddler and your are trying to lay down the law so to speak, there will be disagreements. It's inevitable.  Inevitability being the similarity for this one.
5. Post-show is time to chill with your friends just like chilling with your wife after your kids go to sleep. You could be sleeping under the stars by the side of the road in Knoxville or pushing a stroller down an empty street before the sun rises. Either way, it's hard living.
(photographer: jake abraham)

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