So, I had a blast out with the One Republic boys this week.  Really good people and a really good camp to get to know.  They are some great guys and everyone involved was great to work with.

I was really out doing video stuff and a few other things, but I’m not typically at a show where I don’t take some pictures.  These are a few of my favorites from the week.

My Week is a post from: Brody Harper

So, a couple weeks ago I got a call asking if I’d be interested in going on the road with a band called One Republic.  Um, yes.  I think I can make that work out.  So, starting this coming week I will be out with these guys making videos and assisting in some social network-y things.  It’s a complete honor to be asked to do these things.

And if you haven’t heard of these guys you need to.

One Republic is a post from: Brody Harper

I took this picture today at the Spring Training game. Turns out his bat was breaking. Apparently this guy is coming to the show tonight, so that’s pretty cool. Phoenix is cool.

I Took This Today is a post from: Brody Harper

Here’s some of my favorites:

A Few Of My Favorites is a post from: Brody Harper

So, I’ve decided to really put some focus on photography this tour.  I don’t really know what that means, but one thing I think would be cool is to actually know what I’m doing when I’m taking pictures.  I’ve had all sorts of photographers ask me different things about the concert photos I take and I’m tired of telling them, “I have no idea.  I just point the camera and push the button when it looks good.”.  I even thought about getting some new lenses before this tour, but then realized how much they cost so I changed my mind.  The cool thing is that Jim has a really nice camera and awesome lenses so he’s letting me play around.

At this point I can still only say that I pointed Jim’s camera at things and pushed the button when it looked cool, but I’m learning and I’m even going to start writing things down, like settings and F stops and all that.

One thing I’m not sure on is the editing process though.  What do you guys think of these?  Too “scratchy”?  Is that ‘so 2009′?  It was late last night when I was editing these so I’m not sure my “arty judgement” was all that great.  But this morning I think they still look kinda cool.  What do you think?  Is a clear picture better than a “roughed up” one?  I suppose I could do both.

Anyway, if you guys are cool with it, I might throw some stuff on here during the tour and see what you think.  I doubt I’ll do pictures from every show on here so make sure to check out MercyMe’s page too where I’ll most likely be putting pictures up from every show.  Appleton, WI is today.  Let’s see what happens.

MercyMe’s Lovewell Live is a post from: Brody Harper

I talked to a guy last night who came here for a job at a printing company and then was laid off because the company closed. Now he walks up and down the street playing harmonica for people for tips. Sure he was probably a little crazy, and probably has made some bad choices but a sweet, older guy and he could rock some Richard Marx on the harmonica. Then across the street is some massive mall filled with stores I’ve only heard Oprah talk about surrounded by ice sculptures. Impressive sure, but I’m thinking the harmonica guy could have used a burger.

Now, I don’t mean for this to come across as all ‘preachy’ or whatever, but it’s a pretty sobering feeling when you’re in a place like this and can separate from the lights just enough to realize how sad of a place this really is.

Anyone been to Vegas? Thoughts? Am I way off?

What Happens In Vegas… is a post from: Brody Harper

So now the challenge is to find a court at every venue for the rest of the tour. I could literally do that every day. And my knee didn’t even break.

What’s your sport?

Phoenix, AZ is a post from: Brody Harper

So, I lived here until I was 3 or so.  It was before Snoop made it awesome to be a thug here.  And before there were purple shoes ‘representing’.

Today we’re at the Long Beach Arena gearing up for the 2nd half of the tour.  So far I’ve seen a parking lot, a shower and I think I saw this building down the street.  I’m hoping to get out and hide some tickets for tonight’s show at the beach, but I need to figure out how close we are.

This should be an interesting week for sure.  Southern California, Phoenix, and Vegas.  Then a day off in Vegas.  Should be fun.

So here’s the question of the day.  What city were you born in?  Ready?  Go.  I’ve got some purple shoes to go find.

The LBC is a post from: Brody Harper

I love Colorado Springs.  It’s seriously one of my favorite places to come.  The picture above has nothing to do with Colorado Springs, but we are here today and I thought this was a cool picture.  And speaking of this picture, it’s fun to be out with the Crowder boys again.  This is my third tour with them, and I’m still not sick of watching their show.  The energy, the emotion, and the skill.  Blows my mind every time.

Hey, it’s time for “Tour Church” so I’m gonna run.  Sorry these posts are so spastic, but it’s a little crazy.

Colorado Springs Today is a post from: Brody Harper

Anyway, wanted to stop in and give a little ‘hello’ while I was waiting, but I really should get back to waiting in line.  I’ll try to get some pictures up here a little later today.

The Roadshow Has Begun is a post from: Brody Harper