Here Goes Nothing by Eamon McGrath

This book interweaves tales of musicians on the road and a band later (oh and some surfing).  Two different time lines intertwine and bring forth a magical tale.

REALLY enjoyed this book.  I know musicians who have had the van life, I have always secretly wanted to go out on the road with some band. But one: I have no musical talent and two: ew stinky boys in a van... so it's never actually never worked out for me.

This was a peak behind the curtain further in a tour beyond going to a green room and drinking band's PBRs out of the band beer bucket (just one... since the merch gal really needs to respect the bands beers).

There is a bit of the story that takes you inside a perfect wave that is magnificent to read.  I never was that great of a surfer to be in a curl.  It's obvious the author has and put me in that wave. It was incredible.

The story moves back and forth between a couple of narratives that sometimes is a little confusing but then again, time stops and starts when you are on tour. So that fits this design of how the book is written.

I really don't want to give anything away about the intertwine but it was worth it.

Its complex for sure.

A quick easy and enjoyable read.  It was a great follow up to the previous book that was less than enjoyable.

I was able to read a chapter or so each night before bed and honestly... it was a really nice escape before going to bed.

A great quick and light read for sure....

Also note that it's more poignant to read about Paraguay, Spain, United States, Canada and Van Life in general with a band(s) on the road with these characters. They are obviously living their lives in a world that right now at least is so vastly different than ours the readers currently.  It was a great escape into a world and situations that have been and may from here on out be very different, and it was a joy. They are out in the world, traversing it without masks, social distancing and all the issues that currently befall us as readers during this time.  It was a great escape. 

I am not compensated for the review nor the link... just know I enjoyed it so very much, it was a great ride along with a group of people that I otherwise would never be able to hang out with.  Thanks go out to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read the galley and preview copy.  It was a fun one.