Thanks sooo much to all of our English friends and fans that made the trip so easy and fun! I'm stoked to have my new album in CD players 5K miles away, and to have been able to perform for everyone in London, Leeds and beyond. The Ward Drobe in Leeds was fun, nice stage (and a backline drum kit when I bring the full band) my only guaranteed paid gig on the trip, it was amazing to be appreciated both as an artist and to make some $$ at the same trip (imagine that?), not to mention a constant flow of drinks bought for us and some pretty tasty food.
The next day I followed my sleuthing on my family ancestry down to a tiny town called Scrooby, where the local historian was kind enough to pick us up at the train station and show us around the tiny town of 329 residents. Dating back as far as 900 A.D., Scrooby was where my great grandfather (to the 12th degree) helped start the Separtist movement from the Church of England, and ultimately was the religious elder on board the Mayflower and in Plymouth. We saw the old church, his home, and several other centuries old landmarks that were amazing.
Then it was of to Edinburgh, Scotland, were we attended a wedding in a small village nearby and I got to rock my first kilt outfit-awesome. Beautiful countryside, warm and welcoming people, loved it!
Hard being away from the baby for ten days, but all worth it! Can't wait to get over and continue touring other stops in Europe!
