On the Road w/ IMA Winners, Velvet Code

The Velvet Code tour diary continues! Here's the band's first update from the road w/ Mindless Self Indulgence. Videos coming soon. Stay tuned!

TUESDAY

Cheeky button boys and girls,

Really bummed that I didn't get to start this blog earlier (we've spent every night either traveling, trying to find a place to sleep or eat, or just partying with fans after the shows)...but we got a wicked night's sleep and decided that no time like the present...




So this is Velvet Code's first EVER tour. And what a way to begin...with two of our favorite bands: Mindless Self Indulgence and Hollowboy! The first night was definitely nerve wracking. None of us knew what we could say or not say, do or not do, but thankfully we have Corey who is helping us stay organized. Corey is part of our management team and also manages Hollowboy.



Personally, I've never played in front of a crowd of 2000 people before so it was definitely a bit intimidating at first. Once we stepped onto the stage at The Palladium in Worcester MA though, we knew that it was our time. Things felt good...I love the hecklers more than anything haha. Keep em coming..it's want I feed off of when I'm hungry. And I'm more hungry than ever these days. Some tracks went over better than others. "Say You Love Me" seemed to be the crowd favorite that night...can't wait to get back there...

Next stop: Montreal at Le National. What a night that was...definitely an amazing crowd that went along the journey with us...we're super happy to have met you all and we will definitely be back.



Then it was off to my hometown: the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto Canada. My family was there and got a chance to see what this whole Velvet Code thing is all about! I think they get it now :). I was super happy to see my friends Ori and Matt there as well....Toronto rocks!

Tonight we're in London and then we get a much needed day off...let's keep the vibe alive!!

xo
Velvet Code


WEDNESDAY

Hey cheeky monkeys,

I feel like the being on the after party of the Hills or something with all sorts of excitement around what just happened. It's 2:43 in the morning, driving in the van to Columbus, exhausted but still wide awake! I can't believe how each night is progressing to something that we didn't think was possible. We are quickly becoming familiar with each other on stage and it's getting really exciting.



We changed the set list up tonite and played "Say You Love Me" first. I have to get that song kickin' early or it just doesn't feel right. My favorite song to perform is "More," which is a new track for us to perform. Hoping that "Never" will be another new one in the next day or two....



Ryan continues to kick ass, even though he changed up the set list by accident last night. That's alright. I almost broke by leg jumping off the stage to the floor! And Nick...well, Nick continued to work his magic with the fans...



So our stage tech, Pat (we call him Paulie, you know, from Rocky??!?) made a few extra bucks at the merch booth with his "slap me in the face for two bucks" offer! he got slapped a few times, hard. We'll have that up on myspace soon!



Til tomorrow night y'all! We're luving this life like no other!!
xo
Marlon
Velvet Code