So, it's been like a year since I have written in this thing...at least it feels like it. I took a step back a bit from the internet in general I think. Not really on purpose, just a natural thing I guess. Not really a big deal...funny how certain things you find important or "vital" in your life...really are not at all. I think the Lord shows ( Read more... )

Dear NASHVILLE,
I will be there tomorrow...I cannot wait to see everyone!!! I hope that all is well and I am sorry in advance if I don't have tons of time....but know that each one of you is getting the BIGGEST HUG IN THE WORLD!!!

love,
russell thomas hickman

I haven't updated in a long while...so here it goes ( Read more... )

well, we are done with the Taste of Chaos tour. We are now in Springfield, MO for a show tonight with Since By Man and some locals....should be a really fun time!!! Tomorrow we head to SxSW in Austin, TX for a show on Sat. I get to see ISIS!!! If you have not heard that band yet, you need to get into it NOW ( Read more... )

So, we are on a day off on tour in Portland, Maine. It has been snowing now for 12 hours straight. Now, I love the Lord and everything that He creates...but I think that snow is the worse idea that He had when it comes to nature. I mean, I would seriously rather be next to a lake in the heat slapping at mosquitoes than in the snow...it's no good ( Read more... )

So, we just finished the final show on the European tour. We leave for France tonight to get on the boat to go back to London. Tomorrow we have a day off at our hotels to chill out and take care of business before we leave. I have had such a blast over here, but I am ready to get back to FL where there is sun!!!! I miss you AMERICA!!!! I will ( Read more... )

So, I am in Germany right now and it has been so great!!! I like this place a lot. We only have 5 shows left on the Europe tour and I will tell you that I would not take back a single one!!! I have been haging out with my friend Calais the last couple of days and it's been an adventure to say the least....this all includes long waites, a late ( Read more... )

So, I am sitting in the offices of the venue in Amsterdam with my own computer. I have a password and everything!!! haha...it rules!!! Well, the U.K. dates are done on the tour and we are now in the mainland area doing the Netherland and German dates. Should be good. We had to say goodbye to a lot of new and old friends last night...no good ( Read more... )

The Leeds show last night was unbelievable!!! There were like 500 kids there and they were all going nuts!!! Jumping off the P.A. system...singing along...etc. It was really a great time. Saw some friends there. It's been fun meeting people out here and keeping in touch with them and everything. Good times indeed. I hope things are going ( Read more... )

So, I am sitting in a services station in Scotland right now. Scotland is def. my favorite part of this trip so far. We were in Aberdeen last night and it's was incredible. The buildings, the accents...everything about it was amazing. The show was one of the funnest so far and the venue was one of the coolest ones Ive ever been to whether in ( Read more... )