So as I’m biking toward the destination in my hometown of Ashland, OR, I am like— that’s not a very common name and I know they are playing in the PNW. But there’s no way, right?

As I get to the hotel I notice all of the tour busses. But— odds or something— right?

I place a call to Mr. Cedric B. to let him know that his Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich, 3 bags of lays chips and 1 chocolate chip cookie from Subway have arrived. I wait around outside the hotel for a moment. Soon— guess who strolls out in a black Peacoat and blue trucker cap?

Immediately I’m like “it IS you-!”

I kept it really cool. Like ice cold somehow. Handed him the Subway. He must have been in a good mood and was very warm and approachable. He was stoked I knew who he was. I called him a legend and asked to shake his hand. He was surprised and said that there are lots of haters out there. I sent my regards to Omar, told him how excited I was for the new album and told him I love self-titled. Told him Philo is a great choice, said I heard they killed it in Portland the other night. Specifically told him Equus 3 rips.

So then he asks me if I have a CD player. I literally currently don’t currently but told him I would buy one on the way home if I need to. He says “hang on, I got something for you.” Cedric Bixler Zavala, one of my idols since my teenage years goes inside for a few minutes and goes back up to his room to get something for me. I’m just waiting outside the hotel waiting for Cedric to return at this point. Truly a surreal moment.

He comes outside again and says, “Here’s my personal copy of the new album. It leaked already, sooo.”

🤯

That’s when my mind was blown. I thanked him again. Shook his hand again, luckily never asked for a picture. That was legitimately the coolest thing that ever happened to me and man, Cedric really is a nice person. Acted like a big teenager in the best possible way. Super informal and approachable, like talking to an old friend. What a crazy connection to make.

Needless to say I really have to buy a CD player now. Will probably listen to it once and never again. It’s my most cherished possession. Just had to share this with you guys.

I delivered a turkey sandwich to Cedric, recognized him, played it cool, and he gave me his personal CD-R of Lucro on the spot.

Boom 💥

Life complete ✅

Even his insults are creative. I love it.

Saw a user on tiktok share this clip they got of Cedric, this is at their Jacksonville FL show! Love seeing it, he looks and sounds amazing on this tour! Get it Ceddy!

Vid cred from @ milliondolladaddy on tiktok

My TMV tattoo is now complete! Melissa Martell, owner of The Glass Cat in downtown Cleveland, absolutely KILLED IT! Especially cool since we’ve been to multiple TMV shows together.

instagram.com/melissamartellart instagram.com/theglasscat

Was sobbing to the entirety of Miranda That Ghost Isn’t Holy Anymore