be able to watch the whole ride. A few years later, after watching them release, classic after classic, start record labels, conquer the touring market, help friends like @lupeintransit begin historic careers. I was lucky enough to take them on tour. I watched them every night

A good friend saw @themaine opening for some pals of ours and called me from the show to make sure I could hear how good they were. I remember feeling that thrill of knowing a band was going to be important in the scene along with the excitement of knowing I was going to