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DAY 14
Man… has it really been that long??
Thankfully a short drive… only 3 hours today! There was lots
and lots of snow around today but we pulled into Vaasa on time and
went straight to sound check.
Production, set-up etc… is running more smoothly now although
the crew always has to adjust to little differences in the size
and location of the stages.
This is also the fourth show in a run of five straight so we will
see how our energy (and my voice) are holding up. Sound check was
fine and after a nice dinner we went to the hotel for a nap and
shower!! Getting e-mail in the Finnish countryside has been almost
totally impossible but I am hoping to catch up while we are here.
When we got back to the club it was already packed and rocking!
We sneaked into the dressing room which was actually a sauna!! (honest!)
and unfortunately was next to another room of the club which was
blasting more disco music!!! Why doesn't that garbage go away???
Anyway, after a radio interview and two journalists I got ready
and we fought our way to the stage!! The only difficulty here was
that the stage was so low and the B3 so close to the front that
I had three guys leaning on it and stealing my water bottle!! I
bet they got some good close up pictures! We have placed no restrictions
on people taking pictures and video… they paid their money
and they deserve a souvenir! We do of course try to eliminate audio
recording. I think there's enough Heep and Heep-related bootlegs
out there already!! On that subject though we are going to record
the new version of Lady in Black live during the UK tour… probably
at Milton Keynes.
And we have decided to release a single from the album with "I
Don't Wanna Wait" and "Free Spirit" on it as well
as some quicktime video!!! I'll give you more information on this
as we finalise the details.
Another great gig and I think this was our best one so far from
a playing point of view. I know I keep saying that but you have
to remember that this IS a new band and the growth is very exciting.
On a personal note… I am very sorry that I am not always able
to have "one-on-one" conversations with everyone and sometimes
I can't accomodate last-minute interviews at 4am but I hope people
understand. Sometimes you feel that you can't win but I do my best!!
Next day...
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