Obrigado Brasil

The last couple of days went by so fast....it feels as if we just would have gotten off of the airplain yesterday. But at the same time, we experienced so many crazy and beautiful things that it feels like being away from home for ages. Tonight will be the last show in Brasil. We're going to play in Sao Paulo for the second time. And after the show we'll head straight to the airport to catch our flight to Havanna for the second half of our tour.
The last three days we spent in the south of Brasil, playing in the cities of Curitiba, Joinville and Blumenau, the home of our dear friends Nunca Inverno. All the shows were great. Everyone in its own way and with its own special features to be remembered. Like for example the venue in Curitiba that was in fact a vintage thrift store and a really nice bar at the same time. After the show we were hanging out till late, browsing through their awsome vinyl collection and listening and dancing to a lot of classic records.
I liked Curitiba a lot in general. We had some time to hang out in the city on the next day. João from Nunca Inverno took us to some cool hangouts and nice record stores. I think that for a city that is the home of approx. 3 million people, Curitiba is pretty relaxed and easy going.
We didn't get to see a lot of Joinville (except for radio burger) on the next day because we were a bit late and had to go straight to the venue. The show started pretty late at night and the promoter got a little nervous about noise complaints but it all turned out fine. A lot of people were attending the show and created a intense atmosphere for all of the five bands that played. After the show we drove straight to Blumenau which took us only about two hours. We got there at around 6 im the morning. But we only went to rest for a couple of hours because Luis wanted to take us to a waterfall, located in the middle of the forest just outside the city. And it was worth the trip! Diving into the clean and freazy water made us feel newly born! After that we went back to Luis house where he had prepared a BBQ. Once again, it was really delicious! We were really excited about the show in Blumenau because it was the homebase of Nunca Inverno and we have heard a lot of good things about the scene there. And we shouldn't get disappointed....! All the bands were really great. Detrito Acidente, a young local band, played with incredible energy and started some serious action in the crowd. After them we got to see Under Bad Eyes, the band of Gordinho that was doing merch for us on the whole trip. It was a great show and it was funny to see the always relaxed Gordinho going crazy on stage! Up next was Nunca Inverno and they killed it! Everybody present was singing along and enjoying their show. For me it was the best show we saw of them!
Then it was our turn and even after five bands the crowd was still full of energy and ready to party with us! There was some crazy action going on. Ian probably spent more time in the air than on the ground... and Luis from Nunca Inverno featured some vocals on two of our songs which was really great. After the show and a couple of beers later, we had to say our first goodbyes because most of the Nunca Inverno guys stayed in Blumenau. We had a really amazing time together and we are very happy to have made acquintance with these great guys! Nunca Inverno, Gordinho, Wellington and Rosane...We'll miss you!
Thanks to everyone that was part of this trip in any way. We had the time of our lives! Cheers. Überyou

Heading down south

Our day off on the 15h of October just came at the right time. After the long travels, four shows in a row and some serious partying with our new brothers from nunca inverno we needed some rest. Actually we wanted to make a trip to the beach but unfortunately it was pouring rain all day. So we skipped that. In the evening, Favela's family held a BBQ for us! They treated us like kings: lovely fresh food, cold beers and sweet caipirinhas and the incredible hospitality of Favela's family made this a night to remember!
The next day we started our way down south. The first stop was Bauru. The show took place in a garage of a house. Once again everyone involved with the show made us feel very welcome! We got to eat some great food and - a first for all of us - some amazing Acaí Cupcakes!
The crowd attending the show was partying hard to both Nunca Inverno and Uberyou. And after the show we went to a Boteco, a typical Brazilian street bar. There we hung out until they closed the bar, drinking beers and caipirinhas and singing Against Me! songs with some locals on the street.
The night was really short. We had to leave early for Curitiba because it was about a 10 hour drive. It's actually still going on but we should get to Curitiba pretty soon...so currently we're reloading our batteries with our friend Johnny and are looking forward for another great night.
Well tonight.....!!!

Sorocaba...our craziest show ever!!!

I don't know where to start...yesterday was by far the craziest night of the tour so far! We have never experienced anything like that before...but let's start from the beginning.
We started the day with a trip to downtown São Paulo. Ian got a "UP THE ACAÍ PUNX" tattoo by China, the drummer of Days of Sunday. Then we went to The Records record store to get some vinyl souvenirs. On our way back there was just enough time to stop for a refreshing acaí and maté drink. Damn that stuff is addictive and just gives you the kick you need.
We were already late and about to learn the true meaning of traffic...traffic never ends in Sao Paulo...it's incredible and we were all happy we didn't have to drive ourselves.
About one hour late we made it to a small town called Sorocaba which is about 90 kilometers outside of Sao Paulo. By the time we arrived at the house where the show took place, there were already over 200 people gathering inside the house, on the street and on the railroad tracks in front of the house. We already felt that this was going to be a special night. Nunca inverno started playing pretty soon and from the first chord things went crazy! We were getting more excited to play with evry single minute! Nunca Inverno played an amazing set and left the crowd hungry for more. So when we started our set, hell broke lose! The room where we played only held about 40 people but there about five times as many kids present in the whole house! Marc jumped from his amp and crashed into the drums, ian and me got crowdsurfed and the best thing: we managed to get a circle pit going throuh the whole house! It was just amazing to get the energy of the crowd that was singing and dancing along. We gave all we got and we couldn't have been any happier after the show. The crowd drunk the bar empty but luckily we brought along some swiss herb liquor which we shared with the people that hung out after the show...and especially with the cable guy - a local legend!
Actually we never wanted to leave this place but all things come to an end and so - at some point - we had to pack our gear and head back.
THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT SHOWED UP AND MADE YESTERDAYS SHOW HAPPEN! WE HOPE TO COME BACK SOON!

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Day four: Carapicuiba

Our third show took place in a suburb of Sao Paulo which is called carapicuiba. The venue we played was actually a school for kids of the local community. So they just took out all the seats and tables, set up a p.a. and everything was set for a d.i.y. punk rock show! The first band started playing and the crowd went nuts: stagedives and pile-ons all over the place! The energy and the temperature in the venue stayed enormous for the entire night. At the end of our show we were all soaking wet. But again we had an incredibly great time on stage and by the smiles on peoples faces we could tell that they were having one too.
It was a sunday night, so the show ended kind of early. We had some time to hang out with everyone, having some drinks and taking funny pictures.
After that we drove back to S.P. for another snack at Prime Dog and some rest at Wellington's place.
It's only the 4th day, but I already feel like being in brasil for a month! So far, it's one of the most intense expiriences of my life...and there's so much more to come! Fuck yeah!

Sao Paulo - Belo Horizonte - Sao Paolo

What a start for the tour: the first couple of days were intense! We played in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte with amazing bands and met great people like the guys from Nunca Inverno and Days of Sunday.
After the first show in São Paulo which finished around 4 a.m. we headed straight to Belo Horizonte. After a 9 hour drive we arrived at the house where the B.H. show was taking place. There were already a lot of people gathering and the first of six bands was about to start. A couple of brews and a bowl of our new favourite dish - Acaí - later it was our turn. The venue was packed and people went crazy! Ian got crowd surfed lots of times! And we couldn't believe it but people knew alot of our lyrics and were singing along! What a great night!
After the show we drove straight back to São Paulo where we arrived around 11am this morning. There, our lovely hosts Rosanne and Wellington were taking care of us once again and served us some great homemade vegan food.
Now we're relaxing, because tonight is showtime again! Carapicuiba, a suburb of São Paulo, is tonight's destination...great times to come

FIRST STOP SAO PAOLO

we made it to sao paolo! favela, rosana and wellington are taking care uf us and serving us nice breakfast with freshly made passion fruit juice! übervitamines