Brass Ecstasy, seen from backstage at Porquerolles, France, 15 July, 2009.

We have about a week off before heading back over the pond. Just want to say thanks to everyone who came out, who said hello at the shows, who came by the site and sent encouraging messages. And a big thanks especially to Vincent Chancey, Luis Bonilla, Nasheet Waits, and Marcus Rojas for being so much fun to work with.