It's getting closer.....

When we first realised we were going to be doing a forty - three date UK tour we thought that it'd be a great idea to join the digital age and set up a tour blog. Now that we've done it and all the pre-tour preparation is in full, manic swing, it doesn't seem like QUITE such a good idea, as the days seem to only be about three hours long, but I'm sure we'll find the time once we get started to share our thoughts, feelings and observations from what's going to be our longest - ever jaunt around the UK ( what IS a " jaunt " by the way ? Have you ever " jaunted " ? Speaking for myself I've strolled, sauntered, strutted, and even, on one momentous occasion, I've sashayed, but to the best of my knowledge my life to date has been jaunt - free....) Anyhoo, it's all booked and happening and the sleepless nights are really starting to kick in now ! The tour is only a couple of weeks away and the pressure is mounting. The one thing we DON'T have any worries about at all is the actual show....we know the band will deliver. It's all the logistical gubbins that goes with it that causes the headaches. There's such a lot riding on this tour, not least a big bundle of our cash ! We've all toured many times before, but this is the first time we haven't had a record company or promoter to underwrite everything, and it definitely concentrates the mind, to say the least ! When we actually get under way on February 2nd we'll be doing a little review of each show, but for now the plan is to try and give you a glimpse of the stuff that goes on behind the scenes when putting a tour of this size together. As the old cliche goes, watch this space.......!