Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Babbo Natali!

it's boxing day & the sweatpants have come out. i've been fighting an illness for the last month & constant traveling has made me a very whiny & cranky thing. but, not to start this off on a bad note.. I spent three wonderful weeks in europe. yes, the first four days were spent in Italy, so sick i could barely get out of bed. i emerged on the 5th day to a snowstorm, but put on my wool tights & tried to make the most of my last three days in such an amazing country. i fell madly in love with this place. the people, the wine, the food. the food! the shows were a revelation all through italy & the uk. i've never played for crowds like this before. people would come out to the shows, buy a beer, sit down & listen to every single note. fifteen shows & you could hear a pin drop every time. so respectful! unlike anything i've experienced playing bars in canada. there are always people who listen, but there are usually people talking over the music. i am happy to be home though, rest up, spend time with my family & get my immune system back in tip top shape. hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. hope santa was good to you...

xox