Brian Herrin: Midnight Crooner or Honorary Raccoon?
Here at Raccoon Engineering, we keep a close eye on the world—especially after sundown. So when we noticed a certain Iowan named Brian Herrin quietly roaming the night, strumming his guitar under the moonlight like a woodland troubadour, we had only one question:
Is Brian Herrin… a raccoon? Let’s examine the facts.
1. He Travels at Night Real raccoons know the power of the dark. The snacks are fresher, the traffic is quieter, and the dumpsters are undisturbed. Brian Herrin, the nocturnal songsmith of Iowa, seems to agree. While the rest of the town sleeps, Brian is spotted slipping through the shadows with a guitar case in hand—probably full of chords and granola bars.
2. He Makes Mysterious Sounds Brian’s voice is soulful, smooth, and suspiciously calming—much like the soothing chirps of a relaxed raccoon after rifling through your recycling bin. We’ve been known to gather around his late-night porch concerts and sway gently with our tiny hands clasped in front of our chubby bellies.
3. He Avoids Eye Contact in the Daylight Classic raccoon behavior. We’ve seen him at Casey’s General Store squinting into the sun like someone who definitely just woke up in a canoe. Respect.
4. He’s Always on the Move Much like us when the porch light flicks on, Brian has a knack for disappearing just when you want to ask, “Hey, what kind of peanut butter do you use on those lyrics?” Whether it’s a small-town venue, a backyard show, or the inside of your shed (which, for legal reasons, we assume he’s just borrowing for acoustics), Brian is a blur in the night.