Lacey: Well, [the shows are] not as personal—although this
has been deeply personal. The book, immediately we're
dealing with people who despair in life. And we get right to
those issues--and they're asking for prayer and they're
asking for advice. And here, they're like, “Cool set, sign my
CD.” and I'm like, “Okay, cheese.” You know what I mean?
And I love that too… because they're just discovering what
we're about. And I love that poetry can be that way--it can
be as deep as you want, it can be as lighthearted as you
want…it’s up to you. You can take it and apply to your own
situation however you want. So, I love that. That's the
difference. But as far as writing a book that directly deals
with these subjects, it's like you're really in it. You can't
hide. It's not poetry and art in the way that this is, that you
can just kind of, “That's a good beat.” You know what I
mean? No, you're like…it's all the words, it's all the
message. [LAUGH] So it feels good because it’s a relief that
in a way that it doesn't always have to be that heavy thing-which I think I have the grace for only sometimes. And then I
have to get back and play playdough with my boys--and I like
that! You tell them their feet stink and just kind of things that
make you feel like you're still human, and you don't have to be the god for everybody that you can't be. You know what I'm
saying? I have to change a poop diaper right now and that makes me feel more human. I appreciate it. [LAUGH]
Rei: That happens. [LAUGH] We have one question left, so...no pressure. What is coming up next? You have a ton of festivals
and tours booked--playing everywhere. So what is on the horizon? What are you excited about?
Lacey: We are excited about continuing the tour, and at home, we're actually finishing a house that we're building right now
so that we have a place to rest when we get home. We're staying with Josh's parents in the meantime, which is nice ‘cause
his mom is a great cook. But I want to be able to give them their house back soon and that'll be nice. And my son's going to
start kindergarten this year and I get to be his teacher. I've always actually wanted to be, before I was doing rock I actually
worked at an elementary school, one on one with kids who were having emotional problems in class. So it's actually a dream
of mine to actually work with kids. So I get to work with my own--so it's awesome.
Rei: Do they go on tour with you?
Lacey: Yeah, they're with us, as much as you can bring them.
Rei: I saw pictures of them and saw them running around by your set. That's awesome.
Lacey: Thanks for asking. You're doing such a great job, I mean, this is a great interview.
Rei: Oh, thank you!
Lacey: You really care about what you're saying. You listen to my answers. It's so awesome.
Rei: Well, I'm very, very passionate about it. So, once again—I'm getting the signal—this is Lacey Sturm here at Carolina
Rebellion. Check her out, she is going to be playing a myriad of shows all over the country! Listen to “Life Screams”--it is
amazing. And Rei…out!
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