The south.

Conway is the first city I've busked outside of Las Vegas. I have to say... It's quite the change of scene. Everyone was so kind and generous tonight. I played outside of Mike's Place and got nothing but smiles and compliments. In Vegas, I was constantly harassed by drunken buffoons all night who rarely had any appreciation for the music. A compliment or good conversation was hard to come by. Here... everything is the complete opposite. Even Mike, the owner of the restaurant was so sweet... he brought me iced tea and a full meal an hour before they closed. Didn't realize how close I had gotten to losing my faith in humanity until I experienced the genuine hospitality of the south.

-Grace

3 ponies in Conway,AR

Got beat to the spot downtown. Trying an old school spot 

Back at our spot in Conway,Arkansas

Good morning Arkansas!

First day back busking in Arkansas. I am a fool for forgetting how beautiful this state is. Leaving in 30 min to go to the spot in front of Mikes Place restaurant. Here we go -Brandon

And so it begins.

Took a trip up to the mountain this afternoon and rehearsed. Beautiful view, beautiful people, beautiful music.

-Grace

The waiting is the hardest part.

We finally crossed over Arkansas state lines!

Mason Stills IS..........

Play by Play

I believe that we as humans have a tendency to take advantage of the gifts we receive in this life. We are all either given a natural talent from the start or a passion for a certain talent so strong that practice really does make perfect. Either way, we are all born with the means for achieving happiness. Some people go their whole life pushing it away and end up working a career that they hate so Imuch that it destroys the person they were meant to be. Never satisfied. Never happy. However, some people do pursue their dreams with such dedication and strength that they really do achieve that rare emotion of pure happiness in life. If I had never met Brandon Lohnes and Ben Mains, I don't think I would've come to this realization at such an early stage in my life. The moment they convinced me to let my defenses down and my talent come through, I felt released of something. A weight off of my shoulders. Some sort of burden I had been carrying around. Made me realize the importance of knowing yourself, knowing your passions/talents, and knowing the people you choose to love and care about. Anyways, long story short... My name is Grace, I am now the newest member of Mason Stills (thanks to those circumstances) and I'll be posting on the blog every so often. Thank you for reading and thank you so much for the support! much love

sunrise to sunset...

Been on the road coming from Vegas for countless sleepless hours. Luckily my driving shift is done for at least 4 hours. Looks like we're in texas now so that calls for a couple shots and passing out with hopes of not getting busted. Supposed to be playing oklahom city today. I hope it works out for us. Ben Mains - MS

New member announcement!

We proudly welcome Grace Fitzsimons to our lineup. She is an amazing person,vocalist, and musician. Stopped at a park in Flagstaff earlier to stretch out legs, walk the dog, and smoke. 

On a mission

5 hours in and the weather is getting alot better. Was thinking about busking Flagstaff originally but it's way too windy to play. Hit us up at masonstills@gmail.com to see if we are coming to your city or just to say hello. Let's do this!

Hello Arizona!!

Just pulled into Kingman,AZ. It's been a while since we have been here.

Stopping to get supplies then back on 40 east. 

Tour time !

Gassing up and about to hit the highway heading east. See you later Sin City. Arizona,New Mexico,Texas,Oklahoma, and Arkansas over the next 10 days. Tour starts NOW!!

Book is blocking the blog

Been working hard on the new book I am writing. Seems like now I'm neglecting this blog. ADHD is a hellavu drug

By the pool

Love Vegas. 

Wheels!!!

10 songs = $12 so far

Sometimes its glamorous, sometimes it's windy and not so glamorous. Sometimes you get twenties for tuning your guitar, sometimes to play all night till your fingers bleed for change. No matter what it's always a numbers

game. The more people who see you play the more money your night will end with pay. 

Infamous bear

And it's on once again Sin City

3 busk days/nights left in Vegas before heading east for a while. About to start playing in 20 min. On and on and on

Alone

The minute you realize past words and decisions by others that mean the world to you do not include you. When separation includes goals and future plans do not include being together everyday and far away. I raise my glass to the ones who let go of past promises and live/love alone in solitary 

Leaving

Definitely not a good night FO SHO , no worries

Maybe I'm wrong maybe I'm right

Very interesting night to say the least. Morals are just a matter of time "Every Time I Die". Amazing band ! Check out there lyrics

Today

Just played 10 songs for $27. It's windy and people are still a little to sober to get it. Leaving Vegas this coming Sunday. Actually stoked to get out of Sin City for a while. A party city definitely burns you our on partying after a few months. Moneys good but the scorching summer heat is coming. 

And our day begins.....

On our way to the Las Vegas strip. We get the spot at 6pm. Took yesterday off because our voices were blown. Let the chaos begin on this manic Monday 

Good day mate!

This blog is definitely starting to get some attention. Thank you for being my sight for sore eyes. I will never forget these memories nor will I forget what we have been through together. This one is for the memories! Don't forget me baby!! Cuz everyday above ground is a good day babaaaaaaaay!

Dunzo

Worst Saturday night to play so far. One for the record books for sure

She said Vagina

Pink is her favorite color

Gracie

Yoshi and Gracie

France

Anything

Saturday nights alright for fighting

Jill spilt the milk,no rhyme or reason. Quote by Grizzly (Street Kid)

Be a baller and give a dollar

Good night so far. We have played only 10 songs and we have made $40. Saturday nights in Vegas are definitely the best night to play for money. Target everynight is $300. Let's see how we do

Changes

As we all know changes are apart of life. A simple sentence can sometimes heal your pain. Another night in Vegas was very rewarding playing tonight. This city is definitely one of a kind. Rather infamous majestic gesture that forgives itself everyday. Here we go again. 

Al Capone

Vegas is ours tonight. It's insanity. We can't miss

Let's get ready to rumble!!

Gearing up for another Friday night playing in Vegas. Never know what to expect out of Sin City on the weekends. Money is always good but the crowd gets a little out of control most of the time. Here we go again! Get your cash ready Vegas because we are almost out of here for a bit. 

Homeward bound

Grinded it out tonight. Made good money night night from a guy Brian who goes out on a stretcher 3-5 times a week for the last 3 months I have been here. He is the runaway from Phoenix I talked about in a previous blog that we feed almost every night. Here is his pic. Sad

Las Vegas

Vegas is a love hate relationship. I am very familiar with those already. This city loves you and hates you depending on the demographic of people in town. Again a very familiar scenario for me. Please forgive the ads on the page. Thanks to YOU GUYS google has reached out to me to pay me for blogging. For some crazy probably sadistic LOL odd reason people check this blog every day. Over 800 of you a day!! THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!! Love you guys!!

Exhausted

Too tired to care for the slomo Wednesday night playing in Vegas. Time for some sleep

The Sound Of Silence

About to head out to the strip. Last night was definitely a sweat driven night playing. Looks like another hotbox night busking tonight. Vegas is unmerciful this time a year with heat. It won't let up until September. Time to hit the highway soon. 

Why wouldn't I

Slow but steady tonight. 20s are starting to flow. A lot on my mind. Never say never 

Hot and Humid

In the 100's in Vegas today. Back to the grind. Had an amazing day off yesterday. Well, about to start playing. Less talk more rock

To all the mothers!

I think everybody can relate to the dedication and unconditional love a mother has for her children. I would like to raise my glass to all the moms out there on this mothers day! Here's to you!

Reese Bobby

I seem to screw up every holiday that means something to me and my family. Today is no exception. This is a pic of my 9 month old son Anthony Rhodes Lohnes and Myself on mothers day. Family is everything. Don't ever forget where you came from even if they have forgotten you

Hello Saturday night !

First set playing tonight was epic. On break and about to start our 2nd set. Las Vegas is insane tonight!

Out West

Starting to warm up in Las Vegas. 10 days left in LV and then we head back east to play 6 states. No worries. We will be back June 1st. Then we will be playing California. 

Heading down south to the land of the pines

About to start playing our first set. 2 weeks till we head back to the south for a week. Las Vegas has been good to us. Play on playa!

Cinco de terrible

It's been a slow weird night so far. People are being stuckup and standoffish. Surely it will be better shortly

Friend Or Foe

With friends like this, who needs enemies. I have met a handful of true friends in Vegas. This city will eat the weak minded for breakfast. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Fight Night

Every once in a while it's a full moon, or generally just something in the air, that makes people want to fight. Saw it for years running my club and I have witnessed it 12 times tonight. FIGHT!!

FTR is about to get busy

Been writing new songs for our upcoming new album. Tour dates announced soon. On the road again............

I'm the type of guy that never settles down

About time for bed. Sitting in the backyard of our house by the pool. Las Vegas was a definite ghost town tonight. Windy,Cold,Enough Said. Met some cool peeps. Heading back AND playing through California,Arizona,New Mexico,Texas,Oklahoma,Arkansas over the next month. If you don't know NOW YOU KNOW!!

Against The Wind

Very windy and cold last night. Running on 3 hours sleep with no day off in 8 days so far. Our voices are worn FO SHO.

Hollywood

Well not really LOL. We have played Hollywood a few times and its definitely overrated. Just now finishing up a 12 hour day playing music to drunks in Sin City. Had a Swedish TV channel film our set tonight. It will be aired early next week in Sweden. We were on Bangkok television last week. It's been very eventful to say the least. I'll be your number 1 with a bullet. Sleep, Drive, Rock N Roll, Repeat