Slowly adding to the "states i've been to" list

I have never in my life been to New Mexico.  I say this not as a point of pride, but simply as a statement of fact.  However, as of yesterday, I have now been to New Mexico.  I now understand the wonderment that is Las Cruces.  The AP tent was parked in perfect, unmuffled earshot of the main stages so between signings with Gym Class Heroes, the Color Fred and We The Kings, I was able to take in sets from Norma Jean and Say Anything, 2 of the bands I'm most excited about on Warped this year.  

Now here's where I have to get all preachy on you.  Actually, it's more of a word of advice to all of you that will eventually find yourself working on Warped Tour in some capacity.  Do not fuck with the set-up and production crew.  If they tell you to break down at a certain time, you better not start taking your tent down before that time.  Why not?  Well, if this happens across all the sponsors then guess what, YOU get to help load the trucks back up with everyone's equipment.  Apparently tents all across sponsor world took a few liberties on when they started breaking down in Phoenix (not the AP tent mind you, we are rule followers, thank you very much) and we paid the price for it in Las Cruces.  An hour and a half of loading tables, chairs, tents and road cases into the truck will definitely drive home the point.  

The spectacular Mr. Kevin Lyman did throw a great BBQ for us afterwards though.  I know for sure that there were hot dogs and cheese, because by the time I wandered over there that's all that was left.  And to answer your question, yes, a hot dog wrapped in cheese is fairly fulfilling.  I did notice things like chicken, burgers and corn on the cob around the busses, which, when I think about it, saddens me greatly.  I heart me some food.

Today we are in some place called Gallup, NM.  If you have any idea where that actually is you're better off than me.  As with most off days, I will be huddled in a hotel room catching up on all the "office job" things I can't quite get done on show dates.  Pure excitement, I promise.

xoxoChrisAtAP