18.Jun.2010 Exclusive footage from the tabernacle and the lowdown on Friday’s performance in Canterbury!
Hi All!
I’m so excited because this new Upside Down TV episode, which is of the launch gig at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill! So just as I’m embarking on my UK tour, you get the chance to check out my show! You’ll all get to see how I got to rock out with my fantastic band featuring some of the kids from Music For Youth.
So last Friday kicked off the start of our first day on the PA tour and we had such a blast! Canterbury was so charming and we were relieved to arrive after a looooong traffic-filled drive with a full bladder!
We had such a great time performing. At the end of our set, they were screaming my name for me to come back on so I take it that they enjoyed the show. We actually went on twice that evening!
They took such great care of us; we had arrived for a sound check at 5 pm and were told the stage was 5×3 metres but it really was 2×2 once you factored in all the kit they had up there. Plus the stage was a bit uneven so I had to play the “Diva” and get the crew to gaffer tape the stage up so the dancers (who by the way were fabulous) and I wouldn’t kill ourselves up there! Needless to say, they were happy to oblige.
Honestly, between the crew and security, I seriously had pop star treatment. It was also a pleasure to be on the same ticket as Feeder and Example among other great acts like Miss Frank from the UK’s X-Factor who I really loved! That chick can rap!
The team behind “Stae J” were awesome — my tour manager took amazing care of us and made sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. We also got some fabulous footage and I can’t wait to pop that up onto Upside Down TV.
My poor husband had to fly in from a business trip and managed six trains to Canterbury! He’s THE Absolute Best!
Anyway, I have a another crazy week ahead, more rehearsals, an Aerosmith concert, afternoon picnic in the park with my kid’s class, Royal Ascot, and a quick personal pit-stop over the weekend in Canada for a family function. But it’s all fun stuff!
Thanks again to all of you for reading and your support!!!
Stae xx