"I am proud that night after night and album after album, a mass of humanity I now refer to lovingly as the pop underground, come together and sing. Whether it's in theaters and concert venues around the world, in the privacy of our own homes or the constantly shifting landscape of social media, we are a scrappy tribe and we stand for something: Music that is found, shared and cared for despite access to traditional outlets; music that lives virally and through word of mouth; music that tells a story that people want to retell." - Andrew McMahon
I am currently defying the captains orders and crafting this blog on my descent into Sydney. Our first show in Brisbane was amazing despite a long delay for technical difficulties. That said the crowd was patient, amazing and well worth the wait. We're having an incredible time out here and it's been really nice seeing old friends along the way. Sort of feels like a class reunion, getting to catch up with the new found glory and finch guys a swell as our friends in the audition and say anything, etc. I've always said I do some of my best thinking in Australia and this trip is no exception. There's just something about this place that I find so peaceful and inspiring. Hope all is well back home. Also, I want to take a quick second and thank everyone for their supportive comments regarding our recent schedule changes. I am a lucky guy to have such an understanding group of fans, and we promise to put together our best shows yet for you on these upcoming tours.