Sounds> Evernight over Europe pt.1

The second gig on the tour is about to start and things look peachy. Yesterday's opening in Berlin, albeit slow, was a good kick off. Me, Jussi and Tommi were enjoying the magnificient day in a groovy art cafe garden and were almost late to the roll-in, but we got everything set up and even sold merchandise to about one in four people in the audience. Keeping up that ratio would mean we'd break even after about 4 gigs. And the band was in full swing - Battlelore is a textbook example of a live band. The records are good, but too often lack the balls and spine that a solid live performance gives you. Especially on the drums, Henkka is a bloody brilliant show drummer even if he did drop a stick during the set last night.

BTW - here is the entire Battlelore tour as a nifty custom Google Map.

The combination of late nights and a crammed bus means I am getting sleep deprived already not being much of a sleeper to begin with. I don't know how to nap during the day either. I should've downloaded that napping program I was told about -- Ville, what the heck was it? But maybe it's better this way, learning to sleep in rougher conditions. I've been wrapped in soft cotton for the last couple of years and having to prioritize creature comforts is a welcome change.