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24.11.2007 -
Boys & Girls,
Unfortunately the two shows in Mumbai have been cancelled due to
problems with the Blue Frog venue. I was really looking forward to
these. I am disappointed about this but will make sure I visit India
as soon as possible. I love the country and its people so I WILL be
there one way or another.
I did something I haven't done in a long time the other day. I took
the family to lunch at a popular fast food restaurant starting with
the "M" word. While I was ashamed at myself for eating in this way it
was... fantastic. Eating like this is kind of like having sex in the
back of the car... apparently. Now I know why they call it a "happy
meal". I even enjoyed a cigarette after the meal.
I had a great show at the Bolivar Hall in London. I find doing solo
concerts difficult because there is no safety net (the band) and I
have to be responsible for everything. It's much easier when you are
either backing someone, or with your mates. But it's a good challenge
nevertheless and getting it right is rewarding. Playing solo is a
balancing act between being in total control and totally out of
control. To find the "zone" you really need to go out there. But if
you go too far out you risk losing the plot completely (which I did a
couple of times). It's a gamble. I made a few mistakes but I am
generally happy with it. I had a trick up my sleeve with Misty and
Claudia. Let's face it, they stole the show. How do I feel about that?
Great!
I had the comfort of doing a concert with my band at the Wirral Guitar
Festival last week. But I was sick as a dog with a bad cold and sore
throat. I experimented with doing this show without a set-list. I just
let the tunes evolve from each other. I must say it worked really
well. Sometimes the guys in the band made suggestions on the spot and
I took them. I like this concept of keeping it open and letting be
what will be. I really enjoyed this show and will try this way of
working again next week in Cologne.
Thanks to all of you who came to Racine. Misty and I really enjoyed
spending time with you. She agrees with me that I have some great
fans. She loved all the gifts (especially the personalised M&Ms).
Speak soon,
Love,
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