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Hello from homestead in Philly! This tour was really a grind. Somehow, the bus pulled into Maryland on Saturday, my husband basically carried me onto an Amtrak, and I woke up in my sweet, sweet bed at home. As always, I'd like to thank the entourage for making the impossible happen with this tour which was basically doomed from conception: our tour manager Jared for working in utmost professionalism and brotherhood, Gary Isom and Mark Ammen for their continued loyalty and musicianship, Johnny Wretched for stepping in and giving his best at the final hour, and our merch girl Sarah for hocking our goods every night.
Here are some various snapshots from different states ... this tour was such a blur of a trip that I can't even necessarily distinguish when they were taken! I had to wing it with my attire a lot of the time on this tour because, being over five months pregnant at this point, I grew out of a good portion of my clothes within the first week. Bobby and the promoters were very good to me and made sure I got to places where I could buy a few decent clothes that fit properly. Thank god!
These were taken inside the bus at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh had some amazing shopping. I got this comfy tie-dyed frock and this incredible frog knuckle ring at this lovely little head/jewelry shop near the venue. Sadly, I can't remember the name, but I picked up so many beautiful lightweight hippie print dresses on sale, and I couldn't resist the frog. He's custom sterling with onyx eyes and now rivals my crow pendant in terms of favorite statement pieces. I'll get a good shot of him in the next post, as these were just quickies taken before an interview I did with Brah Records in Pittsburgh. I wear him here along with the crow with my Pamela Love rosary and a Jas M.B. leather fanny pack/purse.
Sorry for the greasy dome, I had just moisturized. LOL.
My trusty Ann D's never failed me once this entire trip. It's been cool to document how my body is changing through these months. Baby moves constantly and is very healthy. It will be a long, humid summer in Philly, but that's nothing a pair of cute flat sandals and a cup of water ice can't cure.
This dress ties in the back so it isn't just some shapeless sack. Some people have emailed about what is tattooed on my ankles. I have maltese crosses on the backs of both and a little skull/crossbones on the side of the right one.
Don't ever expect anything else but these pasty-ass legs on this blog, because I never try to tan!
Bobby enjoying a milkshake outside of a great little ice cream shop in Pittsburgh. In my Ray-Bans and his own custom jewelry. Just to let you guys know, he takes the vast majority of my photos for this site. He sucks on the computer but is getting better with the Canon!
Walking around Pittsburgh in a vintage Kreator tour shirt, Juicy Couture leggings, Jas M.B. tote, Chanel scarf, and my Anns.
In Bobby's Prada sunglasses that he got so much shit for wearing; don't worry, we had a good chuckle!
Bobby snapped these around the club in Wisconsin. Luxotica tinted aviators, sterling silver crow skull pendant.
Vintage printed button-up, Urban jeans, crow pendant, Ann Demeulemeester wedge booties. Sorry about the meager variety of shoes I've featured in the past couple of weeks; I tried to pack lightly for tour. I can't wait to bust out my spring kicks in the next post.
Pentagram is so poor that we don't even have toilets on the tour bus, so thankfully I found this fire hydrant for relief.
... kidding. This shot looks like I'm saying "kapeesh?"
RIck Owens cropped cardigan, thrifted printed cotton top (?), American Apparel cropped stretchy pants, Ann D's, Luxotica glasses.
I'm slowly coming out of the obligatory 48 hour post-tour coma, so I'll have some good outfit shots in the next post, now that I have full access to my wardrobe and the weather in South Philly has been gorgeous.
Be well! xo
Here's an extraordinarily image-heavy post for your viewing pleasure, brought to you from Satyricon in Portland. Tour continues in its awesomeness. I'm completely proud of the band and entourage for making it all happen. Last night was the show in Seattle. My mom happened to be in town at the same time, so I got to see her briefly and give her a tour of the bus. It was so adorable and so much fun. Touring is my jam, but I can't help feeling a tinge of homesickness at times! Three nights ago (I identify time in this manner now...after about a week into touring, one doesn't even know what day of the week it is due to constantly bouncing around for hundreds of miles on a bus) was the show in San Francisco and the place was packed. The band sounded raw: old school rag-tag gypsy blues style, just how I like it!
It's been excellent to meet some of you readers at the gigs. As always, if you see me at a show, don't hesitate to come up and say hi, take pictures, exchange emails, etc.
Bobby and I had a little time to walk around Portland today. I like Portland a lot. It's kind of like D.C. if the whole city was Georgetown.
We first passed through here on our day off before the Seattle gig. We didn't roll in until later at night, so we and the tour manager, Jared, just went and grabbed some vegan chili at a really neat little joint called Bye and Bye. These photos, however, were taken a couple of blocks from Satyricon.
Bebe leather moto jacket, Radio Moscow shirt (courtesy of the band), Chrome Hearts necklace, Bebe leggings, Ann Demeulemeester wedge booties, Jas M.B. leather tote, Ray Ban aviators.
Bobby and our TM Jared checking out the dinner menu for tonight's show; I went with the garden burger. Jared is a vegetarian so our rider includes a veg option. Plus, he knows all the good spots to get the best veg and vegan grub. Bobby wears a skull print shirt by The Cast, my old bomber jacket, Lip Service jeans, and his own boots.
Taken in the back lounge of the "Purple Passion" (lol) the night of the San Francisco gig:
Bebe leather jacket, Obesity & Speed "Stay Sick" tank top, black skinny jeans, custom sterling crow skull necklace, Ray Ban glasses, Ann Demeulemeester wedge booties.
This shirt has garnered many compliments. The fact that the print says "death breath" had me sold. I adore all of my O&S pieces. They sent me a free tote that has gotten a lot of use on this tour.
More rear lounge photos ... these were taken last night in Seattle:
Rodarte t-shirt, long plaid shirt (??), Juicy Couture leggings, Rick Owens "fin" wedges, Chrome Hearts sterling skull w/ wings necklace. I love this necklace. The pendant is on a black braided leather rope with sterling stoppers at the ends and there is stamping all over. The detail is incredible.
I had a tough time getting a good photo of these shoes. They're so incredible with their eyelets and industrial zippers and those ridiculous, otherworldly fins sticking out of the back. Not to mention, they're comfortable as hell. Since hell is so comfy and all.
Sterling silver rings from left to right: Vintage rosary thumb ring, ram skull, weird-looking vintage ring with some blue stone, Pamela Love cross.
A better look at the Chrome Hearts necklace; I'll take more detailed shots soon.
I also tried it with this Topshop blazer ...
... and my Obesity & Speed sweatshirt (like I said, I love their clothes).
We have to take off immediately after load-out tonight so we can make the two day drive to St. Paul. I've been writing this post from a packed club while the opening bands play, so I need to get back to the bus. See you on the road! xo
Hello again from beautiful Marina, California .. we've stopped at a hotel near the beach for the evening before we make the 100 mile drive to SF for tomorrow's show. That's the halfway marking point for the tour. I'm especially stoked on our bus this time around, which is a huge upgrade (thanks to Music City Coach) from last time.
Now that we have the rest of the day off, it's a good time to share these pictures.
At some beautiful canyon in Utah. We stopped here en route to Vegas, on one of our days off. We were in awe of how gorgeous and massive it was.
Vintage Aerosmith t-shirt, American Apparel leggings, custom Chuck Taylor high tops, Topshop socks, custom sterling silver crow skull necklace, Ray Ban aviators, Margiela bag, Rick Owens cardigan.
Outside of the Monte Carlo in Vegas. We got to stop there on one of our days off before the LA show. Wearing a black acid wash tank top, Juicy Couture leggings, Ann Demeulemeester booties, Balenciaga sunglasses, and Jas M.B. leather shopper. Bobby sat on these sunglasses 2 days later, LOL. I need to order a new pair when we get home.
Bobby and I don't gamble (aside from the nickle slots), so we walked the strip and headed to the forum shops at Caesar's. I was so excited to visit the Chrome Hearts store for the first time. A really nice guy named Dean Martin helped us out. They had gorgeous leather goods in there. I picked up a sterling silver skull with wings pendant on a braided leather rope and a really sweet black tank top. Afterwards, we stopped by the Y-3 store where I picked up a much-needed new hoodie. We also got some fun little accessories at the Marc Jacobs store. It was such a fun day.
Bobby wears a Pentagram long-sleeved shirt, Lip Service jeans, his own boots, Prada sunglasses.
Taken in the back lounge of the bus the night of the LA show. The gold chains around my neck are actually a body chain that was made for me by our extremely talented friend Summer. She also gave Bobby an incredible sterling silver ram's head ring the night of that show.
Missoni jersey kimono dress, Jas M.B. leather tote, Ann Demeulemeeser booties. I can't even tell you what a lifesaver these shoes have been this tour. They're probably the best shoe purchase I've ever made. So functional and versatile. I brought a pair of Rick Owens boots also, but keep grabbing these because they're SO comfortable and hold up so beautifully, as all Ann D's tend to do.
Since this post is so image-heavy, I'm saving the live photos of the guys for the next post.
By the way, I'm sorry to readers about my image links being broken for a few days; I upgraded to a premium account so it won't happen again.
We're about to enjoy some pizza and do some laundry; tomorrow it's back to work for Bobby in San Francisco. Apparently the pre-sales are really high, so if you see me, say hello! I'm the pregnant girl watching the show from sidestage or behind the stacks. xox
