The Original Tour Diary

Olympic Pavillion Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

It's the Olympic Pavillion BadalonaJust realised, the venue is not specified.. even though it's been in the itinerary since we were in the US. Better late than never. Don't forget to check out guyfletcher.co.uk my new site (work in progress). You can access this tour diary from there too you know... BluelitesWhat a night. We [...]

Olympic Pavillion Badalona, Barcelona, Spain2022-10-18T15:26:06+00:00

Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France

TGVThe travel today was particularly pleasant. Paris to Lyon, non-stop on the new high speed TGV service. It really does make one realise the pathetic inadequacies of our own British so-called transport system. A supremely fast, quiet and comfortable ride. Here’s a pic of Chad and MK enjoying the following e-mail which was sent to [...]

Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France2022-10-18T15:03:25+00:00

Sat 23 June and Sun 24 June Forest National, Brussels, Belgium

MK and ampWhat a show tonight in Brussels, it’s always great to return to the Forest National. The audience were truly amazing. I do however have a small apology to make to some of you. Namely the security tonight. I saw myself some of the crowd taking photos with small cameras and security guards actively [...]

Sat 23 June and Sun 24 June Forest National, Brussels, Belgium2022-10-18T14:39:42+00:00

Sun 17 June, Mon 18 June and Tues 19th June Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, Holland

BrendanHere’s our Brendan. From Cork, Ireland, Mr. Galvin joined us for the European leg of the tour. He has taken over from Peter Mackay (you may remember he left us to join Rod after the US) Brendan has his work cut out making sure we’re everywhere we need to be….on time. Fantastic show last night....Hamsterjam [...]

Sun 17 June, Mon 18 June and Tues 19th June Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, Holland2022-10-18T14:36:26+00:00

Sat 16th June Stadtpark, Hamburg, Germany

The gig from the airTaken from the plane, this picture shows the venue for this evening. I got this only because we had to do 'fly-around' 'cos the runway was occupied on our first approach into Hamburg Airport. A seemingly chaotic air-show is taking place at the airport itself with all sorts of planes flying [...]

Sat 16th June Stadtpark, Hamburg, Germany2022-10-18T14:33:58+00:00

Fri 15th June Arena, Oberhausen, Germany

GinsengMike Henderson checking out his Ginseng stockpile for ripeness COMPETITION Thanks to all of you who had a go at the contest.. Only 16 got it right. Here’s the first 3 sent in.. Teresa EatonMohammed Abbouti TemsamaniDavid Blizzard Congratulations to you three. TOUR PRIZE being put together now… The correct answers were… A Chad CromwellB [...]

Fri 15th June Arena, Oberhausen, Germany2022-10-18T14:31:54+00:00

Thu 14th June  Massehalle, Erfurt, Germany

Halla slightly surreal pic of an empty hall at a prolonged soundcheck, due to minor power problems. 240 voltsThis is our back-line power insurance. (pic missing) A large flightcase off to stage right. This basically regulates the power supply to the back-line (on-stage) equipment during the show. Thus preventing any unexpected power surges from affecting [...]

Thu 14th June  Massehalle, Erfurt, Germany2022-10-18T14:29:04+00:00

Wed 13th June Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany

COMPETITIONSo you think you know the band! This is a tour diary competition.   Can you recognise the 6 band members from the pictures on their tour photo passes. The faces have been disguised by simple use of a ‘Sharpie’ pen. No additional computer enhancement has been applied. If you think you recognise these people, then [...]

Wed 13th June Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany2022-10-18T14:26:47+00:00

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