Ed Bicknell came round to look and play the new
kit. It sounded better than I had expected. Our mutual friend Jenny
Demetri sent me my favourite biscuits(Duchy Originals)and waved
to me from her balcony as she lives opposite our hotel. Olivia was
over for a few days promoting her new album, so we met up for coffee
and a chat.
Shakin' Stevens came in to hear the band as he
was rehearsing next door and Peter Lyster-Todd came to the hotel
for a drink and we talked about future projects.
We did our final run through on Saturday the 9th
and that was it.
Our equipment was packed and went on the ferry
for the long journey to Finland. The weekend was spent packing and
planning the travel arrangements. 38 days on the road, almost back
to back with the odd day off for travelling.
With Ed Bicknell and the new kit
JJ and Griff working on some changes
after rehearsals.
At the kit.
Coffee with Olivia (Newton-John) at
The Ivy after rehearsals.