Sharing the stage with Big Time Rush this week was a real pleasure. The fans, the crew and the people working the fairs were incredibly kind, and Big Time Rush went out of their way to make us feel at home. They’re the most down to earth group of guys we’ve ever met on tour. Major thanks for the opportunity and hospitality, bros!

Erie County Fair - Wednesday

The first show took place 15 minutes outside Buffalo, New York at the Erie County Fair. Playing to a roaring crowd of 8,000 people was a thrilling way to return to the stage. The band sounded tight, and Jeremiah really made his guitar sing. Thanks for being so rad to a band you’d just met, New York. We’ll be back again soon to meet all of you.

“Some” of the New York crowd.

Hands up!

Indianapolis State Fair - Thursday

Big Time Rush can really draw a crowd. 16,000 people showed up to the Indianapolis State Fair show the next day. This was our second year in a row to play this stage, and this year’s crowd was just as exciting. We saw a lot of familiar faces. Thanks for the love, Indy!

Ominous rain clouds. This storm passed. Thank God.

Blue skies at sound check.

A panoramic view of the stadium. Is this even real?

Smile! You’re on Micah’s camera.

The ending to our very short lived meet and greet.

Kyle the Great rigging our broken window. I went to open the van door window at the end of the night, and the entire thing shattered in my face.

Peru, Illinois Concert for a Cause - Saturday

Don’t be jealous, Indy and Buffalo, but Peru outdid both of you! The crowd was so loud we could barely hear ourselves on stage. What a great way to end the week. We were even able to do a full on meet and greet. Thanks to everyone who waited patiently at the end of the night. it was pleasure meeting all of you.

The hanger beside the stage. We won all three of those aircraft in a crazy game of poker.

Love at first sight with the wild Peru crowd.

Well, that’s all for now! Major thanks to our fans for supporting and encouraging us this week and to everyone who came to see Big Time Rush that gave us a chance and listened to our songs. We appreciate all of you. It’s an honor to create and play music for you.

Sincerely,

Jeremy William Smith