Day 12, 13 & 14 - Ann Arbor, Michigan/Detroit, Michigan

Dear Seattle,

The first 11 days of the tour were a whirlwind. We played every night in a new city after traveling a long time. Thankfully, we had a two day break before our gig in Detroit last night. Solomon and I spend the two days in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Sunset outside the venue in Detroit

I realized as I saw the big "University of Michigan" sign as we drove into Ann Arbor that this is where my childhood friend, Laura Goben, lives and goes to school. We hung out a little bit, her friend Brian graciously gave me a tour of the campus, and I sat in on her church's worship team rehearsal. I went to King's Court Barbershop and a kind gentleman named Curtis cut my hair. He was very kind and asked me to take a picture of us "for the band's website."

Curtis from King's Court Barbershop

I'd say that Detroit lived up to all of the stereotypes and expectations I had of it. The alley where I found the sign below was infested with over a dozen stray cats that had apparently formed a colony there.

Found while exploring the alley near the venue.

However, the club that we played at was a very classy place. Cliff Bells was built in 1935 and is decorated with beautiful mahogany and brass. It was the first non-swing dance event we've played at, but it was still a great experience. The venue has been renovated, but still has all of the original woodwork.

If anyone has any good jokes, let me know. I'm losing steam.