The black plague statue just after sunset. Vajgar Lake was covered with a layer of dense fog as we drove into town. It was both spooky and beautiful. We arrived at our venue, Bar 69, with enough time to relax and eat the vegan snacks they provided for us, including fresh fruit, dark chocolate, and […]
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Czech Republic: The Ghosts of Moravia
As I looked over toward my husband/bandmate while playing guitar in the middle of a song, I saw a figure out of my peripheral vision that appeared to be sitting in the nook of the room, basically trapped there by the soundboard. I thought to myself, “wow that guy either really likes our music, or […]
Šumperk, Czech Republic: Prelude to a Ghost Story
When I started booking an Eastern European tour for my band, I really had no expectations, other than the conditions set forth in our rider. Even those were minimal: vegan dinner upon arrival, wine if possible, a bed to sleep in after the performance, and payment. Prague had a sense of safety to it because […]