Postcard from Vienna – 2005

Things are a little hectic in Vienna, at least in my world, so I will be brief in my Friday update….maybe the two day break got me out of practice. It was nice having the short respite in an otherwise-intense pace; people either spent the days off in Paris or Vienna, two pretty amazing cities. … Continue reading Postcard from Vienna – 2005

Postcard from Oberhausen – Cologne 2005

We are in Oberhausen Arena, where we last played the night after the 1999 Glastonbury appearance (leading to the No Shows the Night After Glastonbury Rule in effect ever since…); the Cologne area is a favorite of all of ours, with the amazing 2001 cathedral plaza free show still fresh, and a lot of TV/promo-tour … Continue reading Postcard from Oberhausen – Cologne 2005

Postcard from Helsinki – 2005

We are rested and ready to go again after the unfortunate cancellation of the St Petersburg show–that was a drastic move, but one we felt we had to make since, if the trucks and gear are there (at the border), you cannot do the show…we felt horrible about it as you can imagine. The thought … Continue reading Postcard from Helsinki – 2005

Postcard from Prague 2005

We are in Prague, where in 1995 we finally got to play in August after cancelling in March for Bill's brain surgery and in July for Mike's abdominal surgery. This time, as of just before showtime, all are healthy and fit as fiddles, and the way the shows have been going, fans in the brand … Continue reading Postcard from Prague 2005