As I collapsed onto my bed, feverishly weak and exhausted from a grueling 12 hour sleepless plane ride from Germany, I wore the type of smile only capable by reward. I had just completed my first ever tour as a musician. This tour was in Germany, part of the unheralded group of bands on the Tryxo Indie Invasion Tour.
I experienced all of the feelings one would imagine of being on tour. From the thousands of screaming fans to the close camaraderie formed by the roster of musicians. From soundchecks and bus rides, to the beer guzzling celebrations afterwards.
The people of Germany welcomed us. They were so receptive to our music and became the sole purpose on which we played our asses off. They wore my handprint stickers as intended: on their chests, sleeves, and asses.
Growing up, aspiring to go on tour, these are the things you envision. My friends, this experience was amazing, rewarding, fulfilling, and encouraging. Encouraging because now I can grow even more as a musician. A more extensive encore tour to Germany is in the works for late October. There is much I have to do between now and then. Everything I do feels purposeful.
Help support the next Tryxo Germany tour by going to www.tryxo.com/derekjordan where you can buy many of my songs for $0.59 each. Tryxo is the ultimate supporter of independent music. All musicians who have music should join.
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