On November 15th, 2004, leaning against the side-stage wall at The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ, I watched and felt Tegan and Sara become famous—they broke through right before our eyes. The floor shook. We stood mesmerized. The Arizona heat melted us into a puddle of hearts at their feet. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to witness a band hit their

On November 15th, 2004, leaning against the side-stage wall at The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ, I watched and felt Tegan and Sara become famous—they broke through right before our eyes. The floor shook. We stood mesmerized. The Arizona heat melted us into a puddle of hearts at their feet. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to witness a band hit their stride, and it’s a fragile and telling moment when your opening act surpasses you – I was humbled. Tegan and Sara were an absolute blast to tour with; they are exceptionally talented and continue to show up for countless artists, including me. I am forever grateful for their friendship and generosity.