Finally success!!!!
One of our most memorable shows occurred in the charming city of Cologne. It was not memorable because we played particularly well or because the venue was particularly unforgettable or because the staff were necessarily noteworthy. And it was certainly not made memorable by being well-attended. In fact, it drew only seven people if my memory isn’t embellishing those numbers. (God I hope I’m not exaggerating!) But against all odds, that show has become one we frequently attach great importance to. Perhaps because it was, indeed, our smallest audience it was made immensely special. We shared the underdog ambitions with that handful of folks and I will always remember it for being full of earnestness and energy and, above all, humour. We even brought out our backstage snacks and shared our chips and chocolates and booze and cigarettes. By the end of it, every one knew each other’s names and, likely, a whole lot more. So in returning to Cologne we were expecting a rather similar turn out. We were hoping for “over a dozen this time” but even with those low expectations we had our fingers crossed. So, I tell you this, with passion and genuine relief: we were awed and spectacularly surprised by how many of you came to our show. This time, Cologne!, you have made yourselves memorable by packing yourselves in great numbers into the Blue Shell venue. And we will remember, too, that our dearest dearest friends from Macedonia’s best band Bernays Propaganda were there to share the spirits. And we will never ever forget that all your hollering and dancing and stamping forced us to do two encores. TWO ENCORES!? It was fantastic feeling. Truly. I am still amazed. And I was even more amazed when our tour manager JC elucidated another genuinely stupefying and heartwarming fact after the evening was over. When I questioned the audience if any of the seven members who had attended our first show in Cologne were dedicated enough to be amidst the masses presently, I had heard no reply. But JC spotted you, shyly raising your hand in affirmation. I am jaw-dropped of course. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your continued support. We are still the underdogs, of course, and now there’s more of you underdogs in our pack. Nothing could make me more proud.