it's thunder and it's lightning

rain has been following non-stop, and the clouds continue to form.

my whole body aches, and this weather isn't helping the cause.

six shows remain and then it's time to rest for a bit.

the whole east coast of canada reminds me of the u.k.

my mind is flooded.

there are a million things I need/want to do when I get home, I should probably make a list.

my tour dates are updated: www.silversteinmusic.com

ps. changed the look of the blog for now.

pps. fall I don't like, can I have summer back? I need to migrate south.

Lonesome Crowded Canada

Hello there. Taking the time to hit some keys. Calgary for the day. Canada, coast-to-coast (sorta, sorry vancouver), there is a fly living on our bus who I don't mind, and we have these star trek doors that are pretty cool. It's a comfortable place to be touring, all so familiar. We have our friend Mark photo-documenting the whole thing on his blog. I've been wrestling a head cold which is probably in response to the climate change. Fall is on the horizon and I just want to be running from it. I don't update this blog as much as I'd like too. Probably because I'm also tweeting way too much. It's good to be on the road, I enjoy playing more than most things. I'm looking forward to visiting Newfoundland for the first time at the end of this tour. It's going to be a great way to end this expedition across the homeland. Time off afterwards for who knows what. Everything's moving way too fast and I'm working on catching up. Ready to rock.

Currently watching: Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, Fringe

Currently listening: XX, Wild Beasts, Modest Mouse

Currently wanting: More time in the day, more coffee

Peace out.

09/09//09///

26, yikes. Is that why I really enjoy TV dramas now? After a short break at home, it's back on the road again this fall. Cross-Canada, Short run in the U.S. of A and tour across Europe from September thru December. It's going to be a crazy-fun fall as I watch the leaves change colors and the snow start to accumulate. Don't worry winter, I'm ready for you though.. my gloves/scarves are ready to go. Tour dates and more - here.

I've been extra busy these days since starting a management company [Split the Atom Inc. in full effect for real] to work with some very talented upcoming bands (I Am Committing A Sin, Arietta, Brendan Rivera, Ulysses and the Siren, Texas with a Dollar Sign). It's one of my many side-endeavors but is something I plan on focusing a lot time with. You can learn more about that over at www.splittheatom.ca - check back for updates as we're still evolving.

I've also updated my portal site: www.paulkoehler.net / also, I'm tweeting like a bird these days (so the kids call it): www.twitter.com/xpaulx - If you like the whole twitter thing, I suggest adding tv personality, Kenny Powers.

That's about enough randomness for now, so here are my Musical recommendations (from an afternoon of record shopping): Mount Eerie - Wind Poems, Japandroids - Post-Nothing, We Were Promised Jetpacks - These Four Walls

ALASKA

Competing for the most beautiful place on earth award.  Finally made it up to Alaska for the first time to play a show (which turned into 2 shows, thanks to the wonderful people up there who made it all come true).  Did some 'sight-seeing' which is documented below.  These pictures can only capture so much, I suggest you see it for yourself.

anchor'age
flat top.  top of mountains.
all the colors.
where the buffalo roam.
crazy animals, everywhere.
driving along the coast.
glaciers, cold.
the rails.