Home Stretch - WS Nominated!

So- we have been nominated for 3 awards so far this year.
• Best Event of the Year
• Best Album of the Year
• Best Band of the Year

Let's see what happens- we've got some big classic rock company to compete with...
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We hit the UK with 3 more shows with Def Leppard- what a blast. We said our goodbyes and parted ways- we'll see 'em again in Japan. The show in Hungary was great, as was Italy. I got to visit my 2 close friends in Venice who just had a baby- what a treat! The city is so picturesque. Some good (but hot) walks. Now we're in Spain on the home stretch... just a few more shows to go. I got to hang out with Shilo once again, this time in Barcelona. His mom and family in Denmark made their way down for a little Spanish vacation time.

The Spanish shows are by far the hottest shows I've ever done. Do they know nothing of adequate ventilation systems here? Last night, I took a cold shower during the drum solo and after the show, and was still hot and soaked with sweat! Great crowds though- reminds me of being back in South America- passion!

Ahhh.. Europe...

I'll be back to post more about it. Great fun. We got DRENCHED onstage in Sofia Bulgaria before 20,000 patient fans. I couldn't lose at roulette in Croatia- the land of rollerblading girls with painted-on shorts. The Albanians were very friendly, but we didn't get out much. Greece- a bit lonely but I took some great walks. I felt like a local in Romania- Great hangs. Turkey- where women rock stars rule! I had a Belgian Waffle in Belgium, but I've been told that it's just a waffle there. I got to hang with some old friends from the Bay at Grasspop (Testament). And my sincere apologies to all my german friends who were planning on a show today. We'll be back in November, so warm up the Gluvine for me.

I hurt my back pretty bad sleeping in a weird position- the Croatian gig was the hardest I've ever done. I'm paying for it now, but have 3 days to sort it out here in Cardiff, Wales. Ouch.

So the flight from Croatia to Cadiff was our last on our private jet- a 3+ hour night flight with inflight entertainment by iPod DJ Coverdale! What a blast. 

New Feature! Currently Enjoying in my 2GB iPod:

Joe Bagale (.com) 

Victor Wooten - Palmystry

Soulive - Steady Groovin'

Jill Scott Live

Sting - Ten Summoners Tales

BUDGIE! New to me... I love This Band!