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04/03/2008 - Manchester The end of the road trip and my last blog. Must say I have enjoyed writing these. Though not sure if you have been enjoying reading them lol. Driving back north, up the M6, after last night’s show was peppered with moments of sadness at not following the band and crew south, down the M5. But it was also nice to be heading home for the bliss of sleeping in your own bed. Which finally came a little before 3am. I do like the Apollo in Manchester. It is a nice venue to see a band in. Despite the band being set quite far back on the stage (prolly so the people up in the circle can see them). Their last gig there, back in October, was fabby and this one was as equally as great. And to complete the feeling of déjà vu, we had the same spot we had last time which was in front of Russell. There was a bit of an ugly scene at one point and I hope the young lady that was on the receiving end of it is ok and had a great gig despite that idiot. Setlist wise, it was the same as it has been since Glasgow 2. The piano surfing count was just one. But he crossed the empty space from his position to the front stage very frequently. As did Russ. The full stage set up was on show, beaded light curtain and all. And the old couple dancing made a welcome return after getting the night off in Doncaster. Poor things, must have been all tired out. I could go on, again, about how great this band are live but I can’t think of many more words to describe just how amazing their gigs are. Oh hang on… here is one I don’t think I have used so far..... Awesome. LOL.........Edith just played Elbow on her radio show… making us smile lots and bring back memories of leaning against the barrier waiting for the band to come on. That half hour was an odd one last night. Was great to hear Let’s Dance coming out the speakers as it meant there was only 30 or so mins till the band took the stage. But then as Kings of Leon started up, which is either the second last or last song before they dim the lights, a sad feeling passed over me knowing it was the last time I would be hearing it in this situation and the knowing that anytime I hear it in the future, it will always take me back to this tour and that feeling of excitement just before the band come out. The tune didn’t get the chance to finish as it was cut short, the lights went down, the lead in started up and we were off. I so want to use the phrase ‘Lights, Camera, Action!’ at this point but they haven’t written a song called Action yet..... maybe on the next album lol. The gig flew past. So many great moments. Will say it again, Spiders… to gorgeous for words, Rats… sublime. The whole hand aloft and singing back at Tom in the break down, goosebumptastic. And before I knew it, I was screaming and clapping as Smokers built to its crescendo. Must confess I almost shed a tear. Not only in joy and elation but also sadness, that this was the last time I would be standing there in awe for quite some time. There was a kinda full circle moment last night on the drive home. Due to the cold weather I decided not to come off the M74 at Abington and take the winding A702 into Edinburgh. But instead, carried on up the motorway. This meant we would be coming back in to Edinburgh via the M8. Which of course is where the road trip started last Tuesday, driving to the first of the Glasgow dates. It was a clear night, so seeing the glittering orange lights of our home town getting closer and closer on the horizon, brought a sense of completion and back to reality. Think the only thing left to say is, thanks. To the band and crew for a wonderful 6 nights. It has been a blast being on the road with you and good luck for the rest of the tour. Thanks to those we have met and chatted with in queue’s etc. My car for giving us a hassle free trip. Mobius Band, great stuff. Anyone who has taken the time to read these. And of course a big thanks to my tour buddy and wife, Susan, who is currently having a snooze behind me, love sharing these trips with you and will apologise in advance if I am more grumpy that usual in the coming days as the post tour come down takes hold. Back to work tomorrow. ‘goodbye to everyone’ This is us signing off.
Gary and Susan
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