Welcome along from BBC Scotland! I don't really know how I got here to be honest but I'm here!
It all began yesterday with Switch Live at the Hammersmith Apollo and what an amazing event that was. Have a look at the mini-site here. Below is a picture I took from the stage. Madness.
It was then very much 'action stations' (as an old person would say) as myself and Producer Neil began the tour! First stop was my old University - The UEA in Norwich. We got there at about half 9 last night and I played a nice little set for a couple of hours. Met loads of lovely people, and snooped around my old halls of residence, which was a bit odd I must admit.At around midnight, it was time to set off for Glasgow which is the next stop on the tour. There were many arguments in the car on the way up, including: "Why didn't you charge the laptop?" and "I deserve more legroom because I'm 4 inches taller". Also, Neil had a long running issue with some bad smells that kept appearing. I kept blaming the many fields full of cows we kept passing. I don't think he believed me. I was mainly fuelled by some chocolate brownie biscuit type things, sour sweets, bananas, and Neil had some of the most horrible snacks ever - Turkish Delight and pretzels. He's a bit strange.Anyways, after a mammoth drive from Norwich across the UK's B-roads and dust tracks, we eventually arrived in Glasgow at 8:30 this morning. Checked in the the budget hotel and collapsed in bed a big tired mess. I tried to write a blog this morning but it just wasn't happening. Plus I didn't want to spend £30 on 10 minutes internet connection.So here I am, writing to you now from the incredible BBC Scotland studios. It is a fantastic set up here. Brand new building, state of the art studios, lovely people and an amazing canteen. Chilli con Carne was on the menu today.> Here's a few photos from UEA's gig last night the journey to Glasgow:
Phew! A lot of things going on eh?! The blog will be updated more than ever, from weird locations (after I've charged my laptop) so you can follow the progress of the tour whenever you like! They'll be stuff put up on here that will be mentioned on air but just for you lucky bloggers, other secret stuff too!
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At 16:16 13th Oct 2008, fia_xx wrote:Ohh, I wish I could go to one of your gigs!
It doesn't help that I'm not an Uni yet, but you know :)
xx
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