I had a rehearsal this evening with the Manishevitz boys, who are going to be backing me up at SXSW like they did on the tour we did a few months ago.  Today was the first day I actually left my apartment since last Monday when I went to the doctor!  I look like hell, pretty much, but oh well, at least I’m up and moving around and getting myself out there.  We were sounding a little rickety but not half bad considering.  There’s one more rehearsal on Wednesday; we would’ve had a few more but I just wasn’t up to it last week, oh well.  Better a few rehearsals than none at all.  I’m really glad me and Eric are playing those solo shows before SXSW, that way I can get my hands and my voice a little more in shape without having to compete with a full band behind me (vocals vs. band I mean).  I’ve been so sick for the past month I haven’t practiced even once, but hey.  I’m doing it.  Unless I get sicker again (god forbid!!) I’m going to do these shows come hell or high water.  I’m so pissed at that freakin’ virus!!  I don’t give a fuck!!  I don’t care if I have to go out there in a wheelchair with a surgical mask on, I DO NOT GIVE A FUCK!!  I’m doing these shows, and I’m playing SXSW and if you think I’m not lookin’ or playin’ so hot, you can kiss my ass ‘cuz you know what?  I DON’T GIVE A FUCK!!  Heheh.