After a brief hiatus, we’re back! In this episode, we catch up on everything that’s happened over the last three weeks. Evan dropped a big announcement—he’s engaged! He shares the exciting details of how the proposal went down during the Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, with drones, fireworks, and even a glowing skull firing lasers, making for a wild but magical moment. There’s a fun side story about how he managed to pull off the surprise proposal without Chelsea catching on, despite some well-played “hints” from her best friend.

We talk about wedding planning, and how quickly the conversation has shifted to "When’s the date?" Evan shares his early thoughts on planning, including the desire to make the day special without it feeling cookie-cutter. We also dive into the pros and cons of big traditional weddings versus more personal and unique celebrations.

The episode is rounded out by discussing recent band events. We touch on some smaller gigs that didn’t go as planned due to bad timing. There’s also a bit of reflection on the joys of playing unplugged shows and how acoustic sets are growing on us.

In this episode, we dive into our recent experience playing an acoustic set at Hop Fusion, a refreshing change from our usual plugged-in, high-energy shows. We discuss how the stripped-down format allowed us to explore new takes on familiar songs, like "Spiderwebs," which we turned into a rhythmic, bouncy tune with a ska flair.

We reflect on the benefits of doing acoustic sets, including the chance for more interaction with the crowd and the intimate, inviting atmosphere that it creates. It's a nice break from the usual, high-decibel performances and something we hope to do more often. We talk about wanting to develop an acoustic circuit with a few shows a year to keep things fresh.

The conversation also turns to future plans, both for our acoustic endeavors and for the band’s growth overall. We discuss the idea of putting together a mailing list to keep fans in the loop about upcoming shows, but we acknowledge how time-consuming it is to juggle everything between gigs and other commitments.

In this episode, we kick off with a very casual Sunday recording, where things are a bit more chaotic than usual—kids in tow, last-minute schedules, and an easygoing vibe. We talk about SLGN's recent show at Texas Live after a Rangers game, where the excitement of the game carried over to our set. The post-game atmosphere was electric, and we were all buzzing from the fun we had on stage.

We also delve into the current state of streaming services and the rising costs of daily life, like groceries and fast food. We joke about the nostalgia of past deals, like Arby’s 5 for 5, and how those days are long gone. Meal prepping becomes the hot topic as we discuss how it’s becoming a necessity to save money. We even get into the weeds of our favorite “guilty pleasure” fast food spots and their prices.

Our conversation shifts toward the challenges of raising kids today and the generational differences in parenting styles. We touch on the different ways we and our partners grew up and how that influences the decisions we make for our own families. There’s a bit of humor around kids’ reactions to things we used to take for granted, like commercials and pay-per-view events.

As we chat about the importance of music education, we reflect on our kids' musical journeys. We discuss their experiences with learning instruments, like drums and piano, and the struggle to keep them interested as they grow older. There’s a hope that they stick with it, knowing how transformative music can be.