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SARAH SMITH EURO TOUR BLOG 2019
Day 40: We Came, We Saw, We Conquered, We Went Home ....
AVT: 3h (110.5h) ADT: 300 km (8,473 km) ___ “We did it … again.” - Sarah ___ And then one day you’re not on tour anymore. That’s what I...
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Oct 29, 2019
Day 38/39: Hats, History, and a Pair of Fun Shows as the Tour Reaches Its Finale in The Netherlands
AVT: 2.5h (107.5h) ADT: 100 km (8,1733 km) ___ “I looked in the mirror today and I’m literally lumpy.” - Ken ___ There is an undeniable...
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Oct 28, 2019
Day 37: Sarah Lights Up Dutch Television And Experience Comes in Handy in Dokkum, Netherlands
AVT: 1.5h (105h) ADT: 100 km (8,013 km) ___ "Hips are like chips, just with out the 'c' what I did there?" - Ken ___ I guess it’s...
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Oct 26, 2019
Day 35/36: A revolting sight in Amsterdam and an angelic show in Wilhelminaoord, Netherlands
AVT: 4h (103.5h) ADT: 400 km (7,913 km) ___ “Best six words I ever said: We’re locked out of the van.” - Deni “My tour quote is, ‘F*$#...
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Oct 25, 2019
Day 33/34: After a Day Off, Johnny Guitar Debuts in Ee, Netherlands
AVT: 2.5h (Tot. 99.5h) ADT: 220 km (Tot. 7, 513 km) ___ "It doesn't have to be loud to be good. It has to be good to be loud." - Ken ...
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Oct 23, 2019
Day 32: We Roll Past 7,000 kms En Route to an Absolutely Magical Show in Winterswijk, Netherlands
AVT: 6.5h (Tot. 97h) ADT: 530 km (Tot. 7,293 km) ___ “Don’t quote me on that.” - Deni ___ Thank you, Winterswijk. I needed that....
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Oct 22, 2019
Day 31: An Ode to Deutschland As The Band Takes Its Final German Bow in Ludwigsfelde
AVT: 2.5h (Tot. 90.5h) ADT: 220 km (Tot. 6,763 km) ___ “Should we get a Riesling?” “It needs to be chilled.” “You need to be chilled.” -...
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Oct 20, 2019
Day 30: Face For Radio X Rocks Barnabys Blues Bar and the Lads Eat Massive Sandwiches in Braunschwei
AVT: 4h (Tot. 88h) ADT: 330 km (Tot. 6,543 km) ___ “A lot of the time you have to put yourself in a box to sell your music, but I can’t...
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Oct 19, 2019
Day 29: Zen and The Art of Theatre Gigs in Herborn, Germany
AVT: 4.5h (Tot. 84h) ADT: 320 km (Tot. 6,213 km) ___ “You parallel park a Sprinter van like a boss.” “Yeah, but it doesn’t get me tour...
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Oct 18, 2019
Day 28: Finally a Good Fire in Nürtingen, Germany
AVT: 7h (Tot. 79.5h) ADT: 460 km (Tot. 5,893 km) ___ “I have a box full of cards at home that we filled out but never mailed to anybody.”...
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Oct 17, 2019
Day 27/28: Friends, Family, Tattoos, a 900-Year-Old Church, and Deni's Head Gets Set on Fire in
AVT: N/A (Tot. 72.5h) ADT: N/A (Tot. 5,433 km) ___ "You no longer look like someone I'd ask for help. You look like someone I'd ask TO...
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Oct 16, 2019
Day 26: The Band Strips Down and the Drummer Takes a Solo Turn in Lippstadt, Germany
AVT: 2.5h (Tot. 72.5h) ADT: 166 km (Tot. 5,433 km) __ "I blew through your Tums like a bag of Cheetos, bro." - Deni ___ Truth be told,...
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Oct 14, 2019
Day 25: An Old Nemesis Returns and a New Character Arrives in Time For a Fun Show in Rees, Germany
AVT: 1h (Tot. 70h) ADT: 60 km (Tot. 5,267 km) __ "Listening to all of this Buddhist stuff on my headphones is really making me realize...
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Oct 13, 2019
Day 24: Sarah Rocks Gdanska and the Canadian Werewolves Are Unleashed in Oberhausen
AVT: 5.5h (Tot. 69h) ADT: 465 km (Tot. 5,207 km) __ "There's a barber shop over there. I should go get a buzz." - Deni "There's a bakery...
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Oct 12, 2019
Day 23: Deni Eats an Enormous Calzone on Our Day Off ....
AVT: .5h (Tot. 63.5h) ADT: 30 km (Tot. 4,742 km) __ "If we were a floor up I would definitely jump out the window onto a van or...
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Oct 11, 2019
Day 22: A Disturbing Conversation, a Great Show, and Even Greater Fans in Fürth, Germany
AVT: 1.5h (Tot. 63h) ADT: 70 km (Tot. 4,712 km) ___ "I've never had fun before. This is so good." - Ken ___ Well, I think we scared...
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Oct 10, 2019
Day 20/21: A Day Off and a Return to One of Our Favourite (and Strangest) Venues in All of Deutschla
AVT: 2h (Tot. 61.5h) ADT: 100 km (Tot. 4,642 km) ___ "John, eat this. You have to make it even. It's driving me crazy." "You want me to...
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Oct 9, 2019
Day 19: The End of Leg 1, Show 19 of 19 in Thalmässing, and an Ode to Ken The Zen On His Birthday
AVT: 3.5h (Tot. 59.5h) ADT: 300 km (Tot. 4,542 km) ___ "All it takes is a chip and a chair, bud." - Ken ___ Where on Earth did 19 gigs...
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Oct 7, 2019
Day 18: On Tempos, Python, Impostor Syndrome, and a Fun Show in Gotha, Germany
AVT: 1.5h (Tot. 56h) ADT: 130 km (Tot. 4,242 km) ___ “Do you guys understand everything I’m saying?” “In German or English?” - Sarah/Deni...
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Oct 6, 2019
Day 17: Just Talking to Myself in the Bathroom ... and Another Fun Night in Schmölln, Germany
AVT: 2h (Tot. 54h, 30 min) ADT: 162 km (Tot. 4,112 km) ___ "When you are you going to mention marker butt on the blog?" - Deni ___ My...
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Oct 5, 2019
Day 16: Another Narrowly Avoided International Incident as the Glitterboyz Return Home to Eisenach,
AVT: 1.5h (Tot. 52h, 30 min) ADT: 100 km (Tot. 3,950 km) ___ “Oh man, I wish I could quote you guys for real.” - John ___ My turn. Yes,...
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Oct 4, 2019
Day 15: The Band Rocks Piano Livemusiclocation and We Welcome a Special Guest in Sömmerda, Germany
AVT: 1.5h (Tot. 51h) ADT: 100 km (Tot. 3,850 km) ___ “Ken, you should take a picture of your wine stain.” “There’s no passing the buck...
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Oct 3, 2019
Day 14: A Narrowly Avoided International Incident and a Great Show in Suhl, Germany
AVT: 7h (Tot. 49h, 30 min) ADT: 465 km (Tot. 3,750 km) __ “How are you doing today?” “Do I look like Deni?” “No.” “Then I’m doing great.”...
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Oct 2, 2019
Day 13: Three Litre Birds, Them Dirty Roses, and a Memorable Night on The Reeperbahn
AVT: 40 min (Tot. 42h, 30 min) ADT: 20 km (Tot. 3,285 km) ___ "I feel like this is the best age to be. You're still holding onto your...
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Oct 1, 2019
Day 12: Two Very Different Tour Diversions and Party Boy Emerges on The Reeperbahn
AVT: 4h (Tot. 41h, 45 min) ADT: 260 km (Tot. 3,265 km) ___ "If you have a sock crisis let me know." "You'll sock it to me?" "Yes." -...
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Sep 30, 2019
Day 11: Oh, What a Night in Hardegsen, Germany ....
AVT: 4h (Tot. 37h, 45 min) ADT: 260 km (Tot. 3,005 km) ___ "I'm raising liberal kids. Whenever I leave the house I ask them if they need...
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Sep 29, 2019
Day 10: Back Flare-ups, Dark History, and Der Geist Returns in Hamburg, Germany
AVT: 4h (Tot. 33h, 45 min) ADT: 328 km (Tot. 2,745 km) ___ “The road is the best learning canvas in my life. It forces you to be in the...
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Sep 28, 2019
Day 9: Deutsch Baby Steps und Meine Schokoladenseite in Unna, Germany
AVT: 45 min (Tot. 29h, 45 min) ADT: 50 km (Tot. 2,417 km) ___ “It’s time to take a picture / It’s time to take it right / Why don’t I...
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Sep 27, 2019
Day 8: German Castle Magic and a Wonderful Birthday in Schwelm
AVT: 1h (Tot. 29h) ADT: 60 km (Tot. 2,367 km) ___ "Let's make like a herder and get the flock out of here." - Ken ___ A nice breakfast. A...
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Sep 26, 2019
Day 7: A Sad Announcement, A Fabulous Dinner, and Tender Moments in Gladbeck, Germany
AVT: 3h,15 min (Tot. 28h) ADT: 244 km (Tot. 2,307 km) ___ “It’s great to see you.” - Deni “It’s great to be seen.” - Kenny’s brother Ian...
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Sep 25, 2019
Day 6: Ken Stops the Show and Schimmi Cries in Wiesbaden, Germany
AVT: 1.5h (Tot: 24h, 45 min) ADT: 140 km (Tot. 2,063 km) ___ “I think she was couple pans short of a pan … kitchen … kitchen pan set.” -...
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Sep 24, 2019
Day 5: On Road Stress and a Cool Club in Kunzell, Germany
AVT: 6h (Tot: 23h, 15 min) ADT: 500 km (Tot. 1,923 km) ___ “I’m not going to eat for your amusement like some sort of zoo animal!” - John...
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Sep 23, 2019
Day 4: When the Canadians Rocked Forst, Germany ....
AVT: 8h (Tot: 17h, 15 min) ADT: 663 km (Tot. 1,423 km) __ "You guys want to hear one of my favourite songs ever?" "As long as it's not...
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Sep 22, 2019
Day 3: Hanging With Blind Baby Squid in Schermbeck
AVT: 1h, 15 min (Tot: 9h, 15 min) ADT: 100 km (760 km) ___ "You know what comes between fear and sex, don't you? Funf!" - Kenny (a German...
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Sep 21, 2019
Day 2: Kenny Three Strings tears up Topos in Leverkusen
AVT: 3h, 30 min (Tot: 8h) ATD: 300 km (Tot: 660 km) __ “You know what they say in the jungle: don’t poke the bear.” “Do they have bears...
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Sep 20, 2019
Day 1: Live in Leer at the Texas River Ranch
Approximate van time (AVT): 4h, 30min Approximate travel distance (ATD): 360 km (not including the 6,100 km flight) ___ “I love this...
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Sep 19, 2019
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