http://www.jadedsun.com/forum/jaded-sun/el-tour-blog-2 Simple:Press Forum Version 4.0.4 http://www.jadedsun.com/forum/jaded-sun/el-tour-blog-2/#p31 Jaded Sun http://www.jadedsun.com/forum/jaded-sun/el-tour-blog-2/#p31 The next day, we knew the chips were stacked against us with a 6 hour journey to Madrid and both Athletico and Real on the box that evening. One encouraging thing was the arrival of Dermot, Debs & Rachel from Ireland for extra support. The gig that evening in Gruta 77 went brilliantly. It was like when the final whistle of the footy blew, people poured into the venue. This tour has been full of pleasant surprises like that. Another 5 hour road trip greeted on Wednesday. Granada was the next city and Planta Baja was the venue. On arrival, the people at the venue showed us some features about our gig in some local newspapers. One paper had an interview with me in it. If anyone has read it, I was mis-quoted. The gig started of very worryingly with only about 3 people in the venue 5 minutes before we were to go on stage. Possibly because there was more Champions League football on, but, after a few songs the place was fairly full. We even got an extra cut from the takings at the door because of the unexpectedly large crowd. Stuck in the van again for another 6 hours on Thursday. The gig that night was in the Japan Rock Club, Vila-Real. It seems like all we're doing is sleeping, eating, sitting in the van, gigging, sleeping again and then starting the cycle all over the next day. Not complaining though. I wouldn't have it any other way. It won't be too bad now with only short trips left as we make our way up the East coast of Spain. It pissed out of the heavens all day long. Saw something on the news about Spain getting flash floods and tornadoes n'all. The lightning looked spectacular where we were. Again, a surprising amount braved the elements to check out the gig. 2 encores and we felt that a splendid time was had by all. Also, if anybody has pictures or videos from our gigs, we would love to see them so get in touch. Next - Valencia. I'll keep you up to speed. Talk t'ya in a bit. Damo - JS ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:20:10 +0000