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!

Laptop Surgery in London. File under: GEEK

I got right to work from when we got to the venue up until 10 minutes before our show. I managed to slice my finger, reassemble the whole thing after the show, and all while Jimmy page was in the room. But now I can replace your MacBook Pro Screen should you ever need it...

Mid UK whitesnake-defleppard Tour update- Sold out shows!

Manchester: 13,000 21,000 (I stand corrected) watched me fall on my ass again. Decent show.

Belfast: Fookin grate! It was my first time in Ireland and we were only there for 24 hours. Shame. I did however flirt with a spicy redhead, drink an Irish Guinness, and purchase and learn to play the Penny Whistle. The Irish Half is comin' out! Now we're back in Manchester for a day off. David took us out for a wonderful band dinner (instead of us going to see Bon Jovi in the rain).

Next up: Sheffield, Newcastle, then London- Wembley Arena!

I've been getting on great with the Leppard guys. They were idols of mine before I started playing bass, and now we're drinkin and hangin buddies. This is a great double bill- I hope it goes to the states.

Manchester MEN Arena

My Van Gough moment: when you hold your bass up high to bring it down for dramatic effect, only to have it catch on your earring on the way down. 

Back in the UK!

Our 1st 2 gigs with the Leppards were great. BIG arena rock shows!
They have a much bigger production than us, but we sound like a band
rather than like a CD. Both has it's merits though. 
Glasgow, Birmingham, and now tonight, Manchester. Here in the hotel I 
ran into my old friend Benny Reitveld- Bassist for Santana. In the
hotel is Leppard, Whitesnake and Santana - and Journey played last
night so they may be here as well. The Lowry Hotel is Crackin', son!
Gettin sick again and not sure why. I even stopped drinkin' once we
hit the UK. Hmmm.

Oh yeah- And guess who's #1 this week in Japan???  Us!

...and for those of you keepin track... here are some other chart positions- from week ONE (release week)! Norway: #5, Finland: #5, Germany: #6, UK: #7, Sweden: #10, Austria: #11, Switzerland: #15, Denmark: #18, Canada: #23, Czech Republic: #27, Holland: #33, Italy: #57, France: #69, US: #70.

Arrow Rock Festival in the Netherlands

Dinner in Amsterdam



My friend- Bassist from Twisted Sister. Probably one of the nicest guys I've ever met.


The stage was wet! I ate shit during the 2nd song.


3 horny guys... together.


Amsterdam Rocks. The show for Arrow Rock was a success!

Here's some Uriah-brand home video. Enjoy.

Quick Update...

Ahh- My 1-month old MacBook Pro. Nice! Looks like I'll be installing a new screen.


I'll get around to adding the pics from Finland and Iceland- There's some good ones.

Back to Copenhagen...
Chris sat (accidentally) on my month old MacbookPro 15in screen as the bus turned a sharp corner. FUCK!
Weighing out my options now... no Apple store in Copenhagen. May replace the display myself... Currently using the previous laptop.... This sux.

Shilo is on his way back here (with 4 friends this time). My room is gonna reek!
-U