Cinematic Sunrise tour diary, part 3 (by Bryan Beeler)

The amazingly awesome adventures of Cinematic Sunrise through the eyes of Bryan Beeler with adjectives by someone who knows how to use "Big Words" -- Part III

The rest of the day in New York City. Our tour manager, Katie, somehow "misplaced" her bra and needed to go buy one. I volunteered to go with her for two reasons; Number one, I ripped my jeans the night before (from rocking too hard) and needed to buy new ones. Before the fat jokes start, they ripped in the knee. Number two, I wanted to make Katie feel as awkward as possible. When we got back to the bus, we learned that My American Heart's van window had been smashed. Luckily nothing was taken. The show as always was a great time. During our set somebody went into our dressing room and took Dave's drivers license and credit card. The joke's on them because Dave's credit card only works at places that sell ice cream. But just to be safe, Dave canceled his credit card.


Do you want to know what's fun? Driving from New York City to San Antonio, TX. That's how we spent the next day. Finally around 7pm we stopped at a "mall" in Mississippi. There wasn't much to do there and to make things worse, it closed at 9 PM. The only positive thing about the mall was its sporting goods store. You all know what that means. I got my basketball sleeve!


I'd like to take this time to let the good people of Under Armour know how much I enjoy their product; so if you want, feel free to send a box of free stuff to me... After the mall closed we went back to the bus and had a dance party until 3 AM.


San Antonio. This place is hot. Like really, really hot. How can you people live here? I don't know how hot it was outside, but in the bus it got up to 96 degrees. Brad, Marcus and I went a really good Greek restaurant for lunch. The rest of the day was spent trying to stay cool. We played the show and I debuted the basketball sleeve. I looked really cute.


Houston. I woke up with a craving. I wanted, no, I needed Taco Bell. Marcus and I went on a two-mile journey. To be honest, it wasn't that great. Maybe they had new workers there? Or maybe they thought they were making Marcus' food when they made mine. His did look a lot better.


The show in Houston was crazy! Eight bands played and we had a great time. Did I mention the venue was next to a swinger's club called "The Mystery Zone?" Afterwards, Brad, Vic, and I went to a bar. It was kind of like the bar in Roadhouse. They had karaoke there. After an hour of begging Vic (and a couple drinks) Vic sang "Beat It." For those of you who don't know how amazing Vic is at singing that song, check it out at myspace.com/piercetheveil.


Dallas. Finally, a venue with a shower that wouldn't give me STD's! We all took showers and smelled really good. Marcus didn't have a towel. He used paper towel. I think he under estimated how good of a job the paper towel would do. Before the show we went to a 7-11 to find Cheese Whiz. They didn't have any. We then had an hour long debate over whether or not they still made Cheese Whiz... they do.


Off day in Albuquerque, NM. So, my mom isn't on tour with me. That means that I need to wash my clothes. What? Don't all 24 year olds have their parents do their laundry?


Unfortunately, today was Memorial Day. Every laundromat was closed. I walked over 4 miles looking for a place. Once I got back to the bus, I went on my computer and a found a hotel only 1.28 miles away that I could do my laundry at. Marcus and I decided to get a room for a couple of hours to shower and do laundry. I don't want to brag, but I did a really good job!


Once we got back to the bus, our driver "Radar" asked if I wanted to drive the bus. For the past couple of days I was telling him I wanted to really bad…


*WARNING my management and the bus company do not support me driving the bus. At all times I had a professional next to me. I was driving from 3 AM to 6 AM with minimal traffic. Do not attempt to drive a tour bus yourself*


Anyway, I did drive the bus and it was AMAZING! I liked it so much that I drove from Albuquerque to the Arizona state line.


Tempe, AZ. After driving all night I was really tired and slept until 1 PM. Right next to the venue was a sports bar. They had some of the best wings I've ever had in my life. The show, as always, was fun. After the show, I spent three hours looking for my wallet. I was kind of freaking out. In my wallet is my ID. My ID gets me into bars. Do the math. I found it under a seat on the bus. I have not ruled out foul play (Brad).


San Diego. The day started off with Vic picking everybody up in his RV for a BBQ at his house. His dad made the best Carne Asada burritos I've ever had. After that, we went to the beach. San Diego is so beautiful. We then headed to the show. Apparently, Vic hadn't emptied to toilet in the RV for a couple of months. The smell was horrific. At the show we were joined by Emily (Brad's wife), Kara (Vic's girlfriend), Mike (Vic's brother), & Sal (kick ass guy). They would stay with us for the remainder of the tour.


Anaheim. I woke up to Marcus and his girlfriend climbing in my bunk. It was time to start the day. And how did we start our day? By each drinking a pitcher of Sangria. This was proceeded by a two-hour nap. The show that night was at Chain Reaction. Chain Reaction is where the first ever Cinematic Sunrise show was played. We played there in August 2006 for about twenty kids. Tonight, kids at the show were crazy! People were jumping on stage and singing their hearts out. After the show all the bands hung out, it was great time. Did I mention how cool all the guys on this tour are? Marcus' girlfriend fell asleep on the bus, she had to work the next morning. She woke up to the bus moving and on its way to Bakersfield. Luckily, we didn't get too far. We dropped her off at a gas station and gave her money for a cab.


The next day was Bakersfield. What can I say about Bakersfield? They have a Jack In The Box that serves breakfast all day long. But besides that, there really isn't much to do there. The kids there are great!


West Hollywood. The day started off just like every other day on this tour: I woke and went looking for food. Vic, Kara, Brittany, Mike, and I went out of lunch. We found a little Mexican restaurant. I was really confused on how to order. I'm accustomed to Taco Bell's menu when it comes to a Mexican restaurant. They didn't have a #6 there, so I didn't get anything. Once I got back to the bus I decided to give lunch another shot. Marcus, Katie, and I headed off to find some place to eat. This time I found a place that had a menu that I could understand.


For the final show of the tour, I decided to take it to the next level. Every show I give 110%, but this show I gave 115%. I really think the crowd noticed the extra effort. After the show was a tearful goodbye. Vic and Dave stayed in California. The rest of us are riding the bus back to Michigan.


I'd like to thank everybody who came out to the shows and had fun with us. This really was the best time of my life. I love ALL the guys in the band and I love ALL of you for supporting us. I hope we have the chance to play for you all soon. Be sure to check us out on the Warped dates we're playing. Come up to me and say hello!