BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com

One of the best places I went last year was the small town (population 29,636) of Bowling Green, Ohio. I had two days off from tour and I spent it eating three meals a day at Squeaker’s Cafe, going through stacks of books in the library, and walking around town in the dusk by myself. Here’s what it looked like.

BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com

Couple nights ago me and my pal Bart went to see Dan Deacon play here in Portland and it was mental. I mean, I’ve heard all about his live shows, about the transformative power of crowd participation, about the human tunnels, and the dance-offs but I never really believed. Now I believe.

This is what an hour and a half of Dan Deacon looks like…

BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com

I’ve spent a lot of time on trains this year. Trains in London, trains in Holland, Germany, France, Spain, but the best ones were always the ones back home. I love the Amtrak like a big brother. I love it like it’s a case of Dr. Pepper cans and I’ve been in the desert all day digging a hole.

This is what America looks like from the Amtrak.

BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com

Couple months ago I went on the Warped Tour as … a book tour. Yeah, I know. Here’s how it looked. What you won’t see in these photos is how horrible the music was, how mean people were about a table of books, and how HOT it was all summer. This is the Warped Tour, part 1.

BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com

I’ve lived in a lot of houses and I’ve loved some more than others. This last one is a Portland house, an old wooden monster from 1904, full of ghosts and red floorboards and strange sounds. I’m moving out in a few days so I decided to take some photos to remember what it looked like and how it felt. This is it, from chicken coop to beer pile to lucky Joan of Arc bust. Thanks, house. You’ve been good to us.

BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com

Went to the State Fair in Salem. Watched the mini-horse competition and the acrobats. Stopped in at the petting zoo and saw a baby kangaroo and a pig the size of a bread loaf. Ate. Walked. Looked at the sea lions. Took pictures of my friends Bart, Anna, Jamey, and Dukes. Here’s what it looked like…

BIO: Adam Gnade's (guh nah dee) work is released as a series of books and records that share characters and themes; the fiction writing continuing plot-lines left open by the self-described "talking songs" in an attempt to compile a vast, detailed, interconnected, personal history of contemporary American life. Check out recent writing here and songs here. Contact: adam@asthmatickitty.com