It’s been a minute since I’ve felt inspired, motivated, to write. Not that I’m any big deal. Not that there are so many voracious readers of the musings of Etan G but rather I haven’t felt the desire to. I wish I did more often. I enjoy it. It’s healing, refreshing, therapeutic all at the same time. So why now? Well, simply put, I’m damn proud of my upcoming achievement. Momentous achievements in ones life deserve to be shared, talked about and, well, sometimes they just need to be publicized. It is with that in mind that it feels more natural to put this out.

I’ve had some great achievements in my life. Many of which many never thought would happen, like graduating high school, graduating college and getting a Masters Degree in Education. This was beyond anyone’s comprehension, including myself. Making 2 albums, touring the world doing something that just never existed, was simply not even a thought in anyone’s mind as even being possible. There are others but those are the big ones.

So it is with that in mind that I share with you the following achievement. As of this writing, the band that I tour with, Shlock Rock and Lenny Solomon, will have performed in all 50 states in the United States. Yes, that includes Alaska and Hawaii, as they are part of the 50 states. Now let me explain why that is so huge. It’s not just driving through these states, it performing, actually working, in all 50 states. There are presidents that have not been to all 50 states and some of the biggest rock bands in the world have not been to all 50. Yes, some may have driven through but not done what their career entails in all 50.

Not only that, but there is no Jewish artist or Rabbi that has been to all 50 – not even close! We will have performed, to Jews, in all 50 states! Yes, there are Jews all over. A truly fascinating thing in and of itself. The question I always hear is “there are Jews there?” To which I answer “yes, I couldn’t believe it either!” And they are always the nicest people!

That’s why it’s also truly an honor to do what I do. I don’t get jaded by the same type of person, the same type of Jew, the same views, the same anything. I get to see different types of people practicing their beliefs in the way that works for them, making things work in their respective communities, with their respective resources. It provides me with a much broader perspective, a more open mind, a more tolerant and caring mind. I don’t care if they’re not like me. We sit together. Dance together. Sing together. We eat and drink together. Truly an honor and a pleasure to see and interact with the world, to see this great country and to meet my brothers and sisters from all walks of life! That’s why this achievement is much bigger than just the act of performing in each state!

This accomplishment is one that most people will never do in their lives, in any capacity, not even close. So for me, to be a part of something awesome like this, to achieve something as great as this and for the mentality of so many in my past, sometimes even myself, who thought that I would never accomplish anything remotely great, this is a big fuck you to all of them! We are the champions! This is how we live! See you on the road! All love g

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