Evie B wrote:I do so much want Leonard to come here again, but I get a bit torn and apprehensive for him when I look at the show schedule. There are just so many bookings, I feel a little concerned for his wellbeing. I know he loves to tour but this extend of travelling must take its toll. I was hoping that a date here might be slipped in at the end of August but maybe they are all going to have a mid-season break.
Evie B
I wouldn't worry about Leonard, Evie. If he didn't want to do the touring he wouldn't and his friends will make sure that he does not overdo things. I find it really interesting how the tours have been paced over the last couple of years. The 2009 and 2010 tours of Europe have looked more like leisurely vacations at times with breaks between shows and free weekends in beautiful cities such as Venice and Barcelona (albeit that the latter turned out to be somewhat marred by food poisoning and its aftermath) with friends and family joining from time to time. There seems to be a very clear intention that, if they are going to be spending the summer in Europe (or where ever they happen to be) they are definitely going to make the most of it.
So far as a mid season break is concerned, I think Jarkko said something about this when the "new" summer dates started to appear. At the moment, there seems to be a gap between the last Ghent show on August 22 and the (as yet unconfirmed officially) show in Florence on September 1. However, it would not surprise me if the "break" got somewhat eroded as this has happened before.
I guess we wait and see what happens ....
Wendy