Kunsthofgohlis in Dresden is unlike any venue I’ve played so far. We’re in more of a suburb of Dresden really, and it’s like a cross between a barn, bar and art studio. Oh and it’s home to 12 cats and 2 dogs. The owners, Iggy and Uva, are two of the nicest people I’ve ever met and are born and bred music lovers. Kunsthofgohlis is also an inn so we stayed in one of the rooms upstairs overnight which is great because I love not having to carry my amp to the car after the show.
One of the coolest things EVER happened to me before I went on stage. One of the other guests, Chris (lifetime musician and my soundman), gave me a letter that had arrived with my name on it but was addressed to the venue. Inside were 4 pictures of me, a note, and a pre-postaged envelope. An amazing (and clever) fan had sent the pictures knowing I would be playing at the venue and included another envelope with their address so I could sign the pictures and mail them back!! Talk about good planning. I was in shock. The gig went really well – I’m 7 for 7 encore-wise! – and the sound in the room was fantastic (thanks Chris!).

Fan mail!!

The audience, as usual, was incredible, and someone even requested “I Wish You Would Kiss Me” when I hadn’t played it by the end of my set. I’m always amazed when there are people in the audience that have actually heard my album hahah. Also my mom is turning totally pro as camera woman! But unfortunately she’ll only be here for 2 more gigs and then she’s going home to tend to my brother and the pets Boo-urns.
Today is my Dad’s birthday!! Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Daaad, Happy Birthday to you! He will be leaving for Germany tomorrow night and meeting up with us in Frankfurt on June 1st to do the switch with my mom. Dad, you have your work cut out for you as cameraman. Why don’t you Google some tips before you come? He loves Google.
Tonight I am playing at an Irish Pub in Jena…and as usual there is no point in me even guessing what it’s going to be like because I am usually wrong, so we shall see! Thank you Iggy, Uva, Chris, Eddie (the dog) and everyone else who made Dresden soooo awesome. See you next time!