Dec 2, 2017

JUST A THOUGHT ...

It’s been a week since Thanksgiving so I’ve had plenty of time to reflect on everything that makes me feel blessed every day. So many amazing things have happened in our lives these past few months and now we are OFFICIALLY a team of grateful Dempseys. This year was our first year married and also our first year celebrating Thanksgiving without our families. People always say “everything happens for a reason” and I truly believe that is the TRUTH because we had a very special

Nov 29, 2017

TOUR WIFE TOUR LIFE IS BACK!

Time flies when you’re having fun! It seems like this week is the first week that Ryan and I have had absolutely nothing to do (even though I have work three days but let’s not count that!). This summer was a complete whirlwind - with traveling for Twiddle shows, my bridal shower, wedding planning GALORE, and the Baker’s Dozen (which included an amazing Bachelorette Party with some of the coolest chicks on the planet!). Fall brought even more changes. For one, my last name is

Jun 6, 2017

LOVING CUP

Sometimes I think about how lucky I am that I have a lot to be grateful for. Since my last post I had begun to get excited about my bridal shower and anticipated sharing all of the photos and details with you guys. My sister - my maid of honor - threw me a beautiful celebration with my family and friends on Saturday. This weekend's road trip down to NYC was meant to get me to begin to imagine the wonderful life that I would begin with Ryan. I'm sure that eventually I will but

May 23, 2017

HEARTBROKEN

A live music event is like therapy for me. I find it overwhelmingly comforting to be surrounded by tens of thousands of strangers who gather to see the same band as me and seek the same feelings I seek. Anyone that knows me can attest to the fact that I've traveled across the world to see the bands that I love perform in beautiful and iconic venues. Seeing live music is a passion of mine. When I can make it happen I will go to great lengths to make it happen. So when I see su

May 5, 2017

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN HE'S ON TOUR?

Plan vacations around tour dates so I can go see him! ..... I'm only joking a little bit. My brother recently moved down to Florida so when my family said we were going to take a trip down to visit him I was thrilled to see that it matched up with Twiddle's show at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, Florida. Only a four hour drive - NO BIG DEAL - I've driven way farther for music before. And there's no such thing as too far to travel when you haven't seen your future husband in al

Apr 9, 2017

LUVADUCK

The past few weeks have been a complete whirlwind. We have had some of the highest highs and lowest lows. After getting back from Costa Rica we immediately travelled to Keene, NH for two nights of Twiddle shows and a birthday celebration for Ryan. We decided to bring both Oscar and Chauncey with us on the journey. Ryan was especially excited to bring Chauncey out on stage to meet all of the adoring fans. Looking back at this moment now I am so glad we bought him. Don't get me

Mar 23, 2017

I NEED A VACAY FROM MY VACAY (Part 2)

As we said our goodbyes to our friends and family heading back to brave the winter storms in the states, Ryan and I couldn't help but smile inside thinking of the unknown adventures that would await us. We were headed into the jungle with no plans. If you know me you know that I am a planner ... and not having two seats on the sold out boat from Jaco to Montezuma terrified me. But everything works out in Costa Rica - there are no worries. We hit the open ocean with a pack of

Mar 20, 2017

I NEED A VACAY FROM MY VACAY (Part 1)

Loving a musician has its ups and downs - and one of my favorite ups is that we get to travel to amazing parts of the world. Twiddle was invited to participate in the Jungle Jam music festival in Jaco, Costa Rica last week, and I was lucky enough to be Ryan's plus one ;). I hadn't seen him in over two weeks since he was traveling on the West Coast with the band so I couldn't wait to meet him down at one of our favorite vacation spots. Tuna Ceviche at the Croc's Casino Homemad

Mar 3, 2017

MY STORY

Every little girl hopes to grow up, meet her Prince Charming, fall in love, and live the fairytale happily ever after life. I mean who wouldn’t?! Falling in love is one of the most exciting, rewarding, and scariest things you could ever do. And when I met Ryan, I just knew my little girl dreams were coming true. They always tell you “when you know, you’ll know.” Well, I never actually believed that. But the day Ryan and I met, even though we had already been dating for two we

Mar 2, 2017

MEET ALEXANDRA!

Hi guys! My name is Alexandra Dempsey, I am 30 years old and live in Burlington, Vermont. I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit, creating my own business, The Shakedown Shop, in 2013 to fund a full year of Phish Tour (that's right all 41 shows of 2013!) and never looking back. I recently decided to start this blog to give you all a look into the life of a tour wife - the highs, the lows, and EVERYTHING in between! My rock star husband, Ryan Dempsey of Twiddle, stands