First of 3 nights at the Brixton Academy in London. 5,000 capacity, all 3 shows sold out. My buddy Dave Clayton from Nottingham comes down to hang out, arriving mid afternoon. Since I won't be settling the shows until Sunday night, I don't have much to do today. I'd planned on getting caught up on a few things, but I'll blow them off until tomorrow so I can hang with Dave. We go out in search of a Starbucks, but we're in Brixton, which is a kinda rough neighborhood, so there's none to be found.
The band's British accountant (Ian Thomas) also comes out tonight. He, Dave and I watch the show from stage right. Sounds like ass from here.
Just before the end, Dave has to split for home. It'll take him 2 hours to get there, and he has to be at work at 5:30am. No way I could make that drive – I'd be sleeping in the car.
After the show, we're off to the hotel bar. It's our only option nearby. All the pubs close at 11pm, except for the ones that pay (dearly) for the "late night" license. Hotel bar's getting 3.80 gbp ($7 usd) for draft beers. Comraderie wins out, money's blown, good time had by most. Off to bed…
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