"I'm happy to call Mihali a frend and I would not have pursued this project without getting his permission first.

As a hitchhiker and bluegrass kid I've always had a special appreciation for Hattibagen McRat, both the song and the individual described within it. On Norb Tour an incredible Hatti focused conversation with Mihali and the chance to see my good friend (Torrin Daniels of The Kitchen Dwellers) sit in on banjo for the song inspired this design.

The pin is a dobro, the instrument Hatti played and the sound holes of which form the letters H & M in tribute to him.

The mountains pe/\king down the neck represent Hatti's home in the Rockies.

And the mountains lead to a When It Rains It Pours (Poors) cover plate that is meant to represent the common transition and connection between the songs.

The Dobro was made by a Daydreaming Farmer with his company letters on the head reminding us to Sit Back, Relax & Dream"

-SL