Tour Check-In with Magic Mike

Hey everybody, Mike here. First and foremost, I want to say thank you for reading this, being interested in what we’re doing, and most importantly - supporting us as we continue to chase our dreams. ROXY ROCA is 10 days into our month(+) jaunt across the county. The first few days consisted of driving 1750 miles to New England where we met up with some family members and played three nights. Friday, July 8th had us in Manchester, CT at The Main Pub. It was a great first gig of the tour with many friends and family in attendance including a super fan we’re meeting up with in Boston later tonight. Saturday, July 9th we performed at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont. The gig was slamming as we performed two sets to a packed house full of deadheads, jammers, and music lovers. They danced all night and gave us their love and energy - as you should come to expect: we gave it right back. (Check out Nectar’s sometime when you’re up here.) Sunday evening we played an after party gig to the Green River Festival in Greenfield, MA. The festival let out, the sun went down, and by the end of the night we had a beautiful room (The Arts Block) dancing.

[Side Note: As we pulled out of town we ran into Sam from Big Sam’s Funky Nation at a gas station in town - they had just performed earlier that day at the festival. Trombonist to Trombonist, we had a quick exchange at the Muscle Milk fridge, I insisted I purchase his beverages as it would make a good story. Props to Big Sam, he’s a class act.]

ROXY ROCA members have used the majority of the last three days to explore the concrete jungle known as New York City. This has only been my third time in the city, but first with this kind of time to explore. Many of us have friends and family in New York and it was fantastic to get an opportunity to spend some time with them. Love the Big Apple.

Which brings me to last night. It was the band’s second time but my first time at Rockwood Music Hall. What a place. Three intimate stages spread across multiple levels and rooms. This music factory played home to what will be a very memorable show for us. The friends and family we had all been spending time with the previous two days came out in force - AND THEN SOME! The intimate setting quickly filled up as our individual friends all became one and danced and grooved and jived and smiled during our intense 45 minute set. The staff was incredibly professional and helpful. I can’t wait to get back to Rockwood and New York City.

I write this from the middle seat of Otis Redvan. We just got back on the road, back on the drive. My feet are aching from the walking. Two of my brothers behind me are asleep already. My mind is tired from the grind. My soul is forever eager as we travel on to the next gig. We’re in Boston tonight as we perform night 2 of 5 in a row. Wednesday - Sunday. Once again, thank you for reading, thank you for your support and love. We couldn’t do it without all of you.

Happiness is a Choice.

Be good to one another.

We’re all Children of the Sun.

Texas Forever.

- P Michael “Magic Mike” Hayes