Hey guys, Hope your all well!!
Things are going well here. Have played a bunch of shows in Cali that have gone off great! We are seeing kids come/reconnect to Christ. Very exited to be part of what God is doing in the USA.
Had some testing times in the desert last week. First with our van air conditioner crapping out and then our Alternator crapped itself about 60 miles out from San Diego. We managed to make it to a garage and charge our battery then limp the rest of the way. God got us praying that day.
On Sunday just gone we played 3 morning services at Calvery Chapel in Vista, Califonia. First service started at 7:30am then that night we played at the youth service. We had a great response from people there. We met a lovely Samoan family. They said that they were proud of us. Was very touching and inspiring. I also met one of the senior sales guys for Fender USA (one of the biggest guitar companies in the world). He took me on a tour of the plant which was a great treat.
We have 3 more shows in LA, one of them is at the Dream Center which I'm looking forward to. We head back to Nashville for a week then back on the road touring with another band for three weeks. Should be great.
Ok, thats all for now. Got the day off tomorrow so hopefully the crew can head to Disneyland..
Much Love and Blessings
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hey team. Have been in the States for over a month now and this is my third post on the blog, due to the lack of activity over here. Lol.
In saying that, things are starting to happen and we are slowly starting to get busy. This week we played three shows in Kentucky and next week we are playing in Canada and Arkansas so will be pretty full on week. The following week we start a three week road trip up to California and back playing shows in New Mexico,
Kirsty is settling in well. She has found hidden talent in the area of guitar teching that she didn't know she had. She is "enjoying doing nothing for a change". We are missing all our family and friends so if you have a Skype account please feel free to add us. User name:mike_aitofi
During our quite period, Kirsty and I managed to take a trip up to Chicago to see Kirsty's Aunty Irene and to see some sights. We were well looked after and went to the Aquarium, museum of science and industry as well as taking a lift up 94 floors of the John Hancock tower to see Chicago from a birds eye view. Chicago is a beautiful place and we got to see some water to make us feel a bit at home. Unfortunately we were too busy to fit Oprah unto our schedule.
All the crew is doing well. Brad and Jono are still feeling under the weather. They are trying to shake off sinus trouble so keep them in your prayers. Ross our drummer is heading home at the end of the month and will not be returning. We will miss him and wish him all the blessings in what ever God is leading him into in the next season.
Last week we spent time with Mark Dejong (Parachute music CEO) and David Curtis (parachute Festival coordinator). They spent a day out on the road with us. Was good to hang out with some kiwis.
We are still looking for a church in Franklin to attend. We have visited a couple and there Is no shortage of them so we will keep looking. I have made contact with James Katina from the worship band 'The Katinas',who lives in our area so will check out his church. We are meeting up with their band this Sunday night. Hopefully this will involve island food at some stage ;-)..
I am writing this as we drive to Kentucky to play at an outreach. Today is Saturday.
Ok, I think that's all for now. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!??
Blessings, Mike and Kirsty Aitofi
In saying that, things are starting to happen and we are slowly starting to get busy. This week we played three shows in Kentucky and next week we are playing in Canada and Arkansas so will be pretty full on week. The following week we start a three week road trip up to California and back playing shows in New Mexico,
Kirsty is settling in well. She has found hidden talent in the area of guitar teching that she didn't know she had. She is "enjoying doing nothing for a change". We are missing all our family and friends so if you have a Skype account please feel free to add us. User name:mike_aitofi
During our quite period, Kirsty and I managed to take a trip up to Chicago to see Kirsty's Aunty Irene and to see some sights. We were well looked after and went to the Aquarium, museum of science and industry as well as taking a lift up 94 floors of the John Hancock tower to see Chicago from a birds eye view. Chicago is a beautiful place and we got to see some water to make us feel a bit at home. Unfortunately we were too busy to fit Oprah unto our schedule.
All the crew is doing well. Brad and Jono are still feeling under the weather. They are trying to shake off sinus trouble so keep them in your prayers. Ross our drummer is heading home at the end of the month and will not be returning. We will miss him and wish him all the blessings in what ever God is leading him into in the next season.
Last week we spent time with Mark Dejong (Parachute music CEO) and David Curtis (parachute Festival coordinator). They spent a day out on the road with us. Was good to hang out with some kiwis.
We are still looking for a church in Franklin to attend. We have visited a couple and there Is no shortage of them so we will keep looking. I have made contact with James Katina from the worship band 'The Katinas',who lives in our area so will check out his church. We are meeting up with their band this Sunday night. Hopefully this will involve island food at some stage ;-)..
I am writing this as we drive to Kentucky to play at an outreach. Today is Saturday.
Ok, I think that's all for now. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!??
Blessings, Mike and Kirsty Aitofi
Friday, March 19, 2010
hey team!
Well, made it to Nashville safely last night. Had a good time in Arkansas on the way down. Played at a midweek youth group meeting at one of the First Baptist churches. So far the pastors and kids we have played to have love what we are bringing so thats cool.
At the moment we are looking at accommodation options for the group. We will hopefully be in some apartments by the end of today which will be great. We will be living in an area called Franklin. Very nice area.
Weather is great here. The sun is out and its heating up. Think Im getting a cold or something though. Mat Waterhouse (our production manager) had a cold and I'v been rooming with him so looks like he has spread his negativity around. Shammit.. I'm ok though. Lucky I'm in peak physical condition. lol
Ok, This is just a quick update as not much to report. We have a low key month in April but we have dates book in California all through march so will get busy real quick.
Cool guys,
Talk soon.
Mike A
Please leave a comment so I know people are interested.. lol
Well, made it to Nashville safely last night. Had a good time in Arkansas on the way down. Played at a midweek youth group meeting at one of the First Baptist churches. So far the pastors and kids we have played to have love what we are bringing so thats cool.
At the moment we are looking at accommodation options for the group. We will hopefully be in some apartments by the end of today which will be great. We will be living in an area called Franklin. Very nice area.
Weather is great here. The sun is out and its heating up. Think Im getting a cold or something though. Mat Waterhouse (our production manager) had a cold and I'v been rooming with him so looks like he has spread his negativity around. Shammit.. I'm ok though. Lucky I'm in peak physical condition. lol
Ok, This is just a quick update as not much to report. We have a low key month in April but we have dates book in California all through march so will get busy real quick.
Cool guys,
Talk soon.
Mike A
Please leave a comment so I know people are interested.. lol
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Talofa from the States
Made it to the states in one peace. Flights were full but got talking to some nice Americans that I was sitting next to (Bob and Pam aren't the only nice Americans, there are a couple more out there... lol).
Americans dig our Kiwi accent I discovered while talking to customs officers. No dramas getting into the country. Thank you Lord!
Arrived in LA about 2pm Sunday and spent the night there, met up with the rest of the crew.
We were up at 6am on Monday morning to catch our flight to Kansas City. We then drove 2.5 hours to a place called Chanute where we will be based for about a week. This is where all the gear that we will be using for our tours is being stored. Spent yesterday setting up and checking that gear still works then started rehearsal. Twas a long day but made some good progress.
We are staying at a place call the Coffee House. It is a community outreach centre/drop in centre for youth. It has a cafe and lounge area for people to hang and another area off to the side which is a venue for shows etc. Up stairs they have a 4 bedroom apartment which we are staying in. it's great for us, We have all our gear set up down stairs so we can take our time with things and make sure we have things running well. Coffee House is owned and run by a christian couple Mark and Meredith Harms. Mark is a doctor. Amazing couple. Its a great set up.
At the moment I am sitting in the back of the van heading to our first show in Tulsa. Not much to see here at this time of year. The trees are bare, the corn fields are bare, the sun is out but only just and its coldish. haven't seen any snow yet though.
This first show is a bit of a throw together for a youth group of about 200 but if it goes well then we could be invited back to play at some of the bigger youth rallies that this church runs throughout the year. We will be driving back to Tulsa after the show so should be home about 12 midnight. Friday night we will be playing at the Coffee House and Sunday morning we are playing at a local church in Chanute.
I am feeling good. Still getting used to the time zone. I was up at 7:30am this morning which in NZ time is 1:30am thursday morning i think..? so body wants to still be asleep..
Have spoken with Kirsty via Skype which is great!! Please add me to your Skype, my name is mike_aitofi and it should be easy to find me as there aren't that many Aitofi's in the world of Skype..
Other than that not much else to report.
Blessings,
Mike A
Americans dig our Kiwi accent I discovered while talking to customs officers. No dramas getting into the country. Thank you Lord!
Arrived in LA about 2pm Sunday and spent the night there, met up with the rest of the crew.
We were up at 6am on Monday morning to catch our flight to Kansas City. We then drove 2.5 hours to a place called Chanute where we will be based for about a week. This is where all the gear that we will be using for our tours is being stored. Spent yesterday setting up and checking that gear still works then started rehearsal. Twas a long day but made some good progress.
We are staying at a place call the Coffee House. It is a community outreach centre/drop in centre for youth. It has a cafe and lounge area for people to hang and another area off to the side which is a venue for shows etc. Up stairs they have a 4 bedroom apartment which we are staying in. it's great for us, We have all our gear set up down stairs so we can take our time with things and make sure we have things running well. Coffee House is owned and run by a christian couple Mark and Meredith Harms. Mark is a doctor. Amazing couple. Its a great set up.
At the moment I am sitting in the back of the van heading to our first show in Tulsa. Not much to see here at this time of year. The trees are bare, the corn fields are bare, the sun is out but only just and its coldish. haven't seen any snow yet though.
This first show is a bit of a throw together for a youth group of about 200 but if it goes well then we could be invited back to play at some of the bigger youth rallies that this church runs throughout the year. We will be driving back to Tulsa after the show so should be home about 12 midnight. Friday night we will be playing at the Coffee House and Sunday morning we are playing at a local church in Chanute.
I am feeling good. Still getting used to the time zone. I was up at 7:30am this morning which in NZ time is 1:30am thursday morning i think..? so body wants to still be asleep..
Have spoken with Kirsty via Skype which is great!! Please add me to your Skype, my name is mike_aitofi and it should be easy to find me as there aren't that many Aitofi's in the world of Skype..
Other than that not much else to report.
Blessings,
Mike A
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