I appreciate there will be all sorts of problems and pressures with replacing the equipment from the fire, postponing and rebooking studio time for the new album and so on, so I kind of hate myself for asking this, but.......... well, here is a typical conversation in my house right now:
Mrs G: Where do you want to go on holiday this year?
Nic: Somewhere affordable with guaranteed sun
Mrs G: So when do you want to go?
Nic: Hmmmm
Mrs G: What do you mean – ‘hmmmm’ – wouldn’t it be better to book it early to get a good deal
Nic: Hmmmm, let’s think about it for a bit
Mrs G: Humph..... (arms fold, silent treatment commences, tension mounts etc)
... which, joking aside, leaves me feeling a bit shitty, a bit selfish, and to be honest, she has a point hasn’t she?!
So, in the interests of domestic harmony, please can anyone give me some good hints on what are likely to be the ‘quieter’ months for tours/live dates this year. I am not asking for details about specific dates, obviously – all I really want to know is if we are thinking about going away in May, September, November, or whenever, which are best so I avoid missing a whole long series of dates.
I am not sure why I feel quite so hesitant for asking, but equally I am sure I can’t be the only one who goes through this... help!
