early songs: 1999-2002

tim lives in chicago. nate lives in indianapolis. tim is starting a teaching career. nate is finding his way in the restaurant industry. tim cruises down i-65 and they have various collaborative weekends, usually involving a live show, widespread, umphrey’s mcgee, etc. these early writings comprise about twenty songs, including two songs on meteor truth (ulysses and talent show). the logistical challenges and obstacles include: distance, technology, poor penmanship, tim’s allergies, and rampant urban litter.