As Kath has said this was my only gig this year as Mika managed to coincide most of his plans with my summer holidays!!
How did he know to avoid me so well!
I was sorry not to be the Compiegne- Liege- Porto trio as so many great peeps were going – never worry I got this one!
It is just as well really I could go as Kath was needing a tour manger – it’s hard work being famous and on more than one occasion I’d to ask if people could move aside while she had a break form all the questions!
I must say that I was delighted to be returning to Spain after 4 days – I like the Spanish people very much and of course it is always great to meet more people when at a gig – ola Rosa and everyone Carlos and you all! Yes the Q was no hassles – no nonsense and everyone being –very---- well nice – no pushing or hassle of any sort just chilled. We arrived at a proper time – like 15 mins before the gates opened! Then we had a long wait once inside and in our front row spots!
We saw some good musicians – I esp liked Ok GO – other two bands were Spanish ( fair enuf!) so I didn’t understand too much!
As has been said it was the old flowers set and no paintings, wigs, fancy knickerbockers or tights – aww I was a bit sorry not to see this being set up but then I started to think – maybe raw Mika will be nice! ( It was) I would have liked to have seen that set but hey I wasn’t complaining – Mika was there suddenly ( well after 7 hrs standing at the barrier)
He came on quite quietly and then womph!
Relax - take it easy – I was so glad to see him – it’s been nearly a year!
He seemed very relaxed- happy and smiled a lot- spoke a lot of Spanish and seemed pleased to be there. There were no new ones apart form Elle Me Dit which I enjoyed dancing to and hearing live – always love Kick Ass – Rain and Touches You was great- forgot how much I liked it! This isn’t a perfect love ------ WAG is always so much better live and without the video too!!
We were near Martin side rather than iMMa but we waved to her and she came over quite a bit which was great – love her interaction! Go iMMa! Martin was great too of course and Cherisse!!! Was interesting to see the new guys who were much more subdued and in the background than David or Jimmy were ( miss them!)
I loved Imma’s bull! The charging with her little horns was hilarious!!
(Part 2 in a mo)