The touring members of synth-pop group Porches have developed a unique pre-show ritual over the years.
Frontman Aaron Maine describes it as a little monkey ritual.
First, bassist Otto Benson would start shaking his knees vigorously.
Photo: Courtesy of Aaron Maine
Weve never even really talked about it, Maine says.
It always just sorta happens.
Learning Velouria by the Pixies at a hotel in Pendleton, Oregon, on the way to Portland.
This was before we tried to walk through the Taco Bell drive-thru.
Bruneau Dunes band pic.
Had never been here before.
I dont usually do much nature stuff on tour, but this was amazing.
Sand in ears for next couple days.
Smoking a cigarette in a parking lot, one of my favorite things to do of all time.
This restaurant was amazing: Lucys Place, in Sedgewick County, Colorado.
If you ever find yourself there, pay them a visit.
Really took care of us.
Smokin again somewhere in a nice sunset, finishing off the roll.
