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by Bitchin Rock Mistress

We were invited along as crew for our very good friends Decadenze  on their recent 5 date tour with Magnum.
Crew for the tour are
MrRob
Donna
Sabra
Ashleigh
Mick


Day 1 Newcastle
Heading off to Newcastle, the excitement heavy in the air. Us girls singing loudly in the back of the car, while the guys tutted in the front ;)

Arriving at venue, we realised Decadenze hadn't turned up yet. (Chris had an emergency Doctor's appointment for his ailing ear). So we went inside and said hello to Bob(Magnum) and their tour manager Mark.

Off for coffee and a bite to eat while we waited for the band to arrive. Then it was all systems go. Load in, set up merch etc.
Sabra running around with the video camera, recording the tour diary for the guys.

Doors opened and the venue started to fill very quickly. A few curious people asking about the support and what kind of music they played.
When they guys hit the stage, the venue was looking pretty full

Amazing set from the guys, I was so proud to see them on that big stage, working the crowd and looking like they loved every minute of it. I ran around trying to get a few shots,  before heading back to take over merch duties.


Decadenze




I took a few pics of Magnum tonight, But didn't stay in pit long. Always difficult to get shots in this venue because I'm just not tall enough to get the shots over the monitors :(  Think I need to invest in some gig heels ;)




On to Glasgow to the hotel for tonight.


Day 2 Glasgow
Cool venue tonight. But it's like a rabbit warren, easy to get lost in there...as Phil from Decadenze knows only too well ;) The merch was set up in the downstairs bar, a long way from the actual stage ;)

I shot from the balcony tonight, so got a different outlook on the gig. I did 3 songs then ran downstairs to relieve MrRob from his merch duties






Day 3
Manchester. Nightmare of a day today, we got in the 'new car' to head to venue..but it wouldn't start!!! So after a visit from AA man, a drive to garage to obtain new battery and mad dash across to Mnchester, we arrived a few hours late. Seems Decadenze  had had a bad day today, trying to get things organised at venue.
With merch out in lobby and having absolutely no photo passes, we couldn't get any pics of the actual gig. I took a few at soundcheck and a few before after tho, so all is not lost ;)





Day 4
Liverpool
Arriving early today, with the rest of crew, we had time to grab a well needed coffee and for the girls to do a touch of well earned shopping in Liverpool. The place was heaving with shoppers, all rushing around looking for those bargains ;) MrRob, Mick and myself sat outside while the girls shopped.....no way I was joining them in those packed stores

On to venue, some fun in dressing room, wit Steve and Adam building towers out of the supplied plastic cups..... another trip out to coffee shop and then up to venue to sort the merch.
Best night of the tour tonight. Fantatsic crowd, amazing lights and an awesome set from Decadenze. I shot a few songs in pit, then went back to my merch duties.








Day 5
Holmfirth
Last night for Decadenze. Great little venue, fantastic end of tour gig for the guys. Sad it's all come to an end :(




I've run around to do various jobs during this tour and loved almost every minute. Can't wait for the next one.

A huge thank you to Magnum and crew for making us all feel so welcome. .... and thanks and lots of love go out to Decadenze. We've had a blast


Bitchin Rock Mistress
xx


to view all the pics, got to http://www.bitchinrockphotos.com and click on entry titled *Decadenze* on tour with Magnum,October 25th to 31st 2009..the BRP tour diary