As we come into the home stretch of the Aussie Player tour this week, it’s safe to say they have hit a home run with every performance and the fans can’t seem to get enough of them. There have been such a diversity with the audiences that attended the past shows. Women are coming with their moms, grandmothers and husbands to the shows and seem to really enjoy every moment of not only Player, but Ronn’s playful interaction with them before he brings Player on stage. There has been a lot of laughter, dancing and photos after the shows. Long lines have formed for the purchase of merchandise and photos with Ronn and the band.
Last night the stage was filled with women from age 20-80 dancing to their encore and it’s amazing to watch how much fun everyone is having on this tour. We have had a hectic week of traveling between Coffs Harbour, Twin Towns and Campbelltown and back to Sydney for much needed rest. Peter was starting to lose his voice the past few days and poor Jimmy had a stomach bug from something he ate, but they pulled off amazing concerts nevertheless. With only three more shows left in this tour, we head to MacKay and Hornsby later this week and then it will be time to say goodbye to one of our most memorable trips.
We have all made some new amazing friends and the tour crew couldn’t have been more wonderful. It has truly been an experience of a lifetime to explore this beautiful country and the people here. So now that OZ has gotten to know Ronn a bit better and has been introduced to Player, it’s probably in the cards that we will someday return to OZ to rock out once again. I know next week is Thanksgiving for our friends back home and want to wish them a happy Turkey day. Speaking of turkey, we saw a few live ones walking around our hotel. We also saw these creatures called, “water dragons” that hang out like pets everywhere. The boys freaked out over a huge snake crossing the road on our way back from Twin Towns and we learned even though it was huge, it wasn’t dangerous. It seems OZ has a lot of creatures that we just don’t have in America and alot of things that could be deadly. They also have creatures that look deadly, but aren’t. So I guess you just can’t judge a book by it’s cover around these Aussies.
There are pristine gorgeous beaches in northern Australia, but we had no time to spend on them due to soundchecks and three shows in a row. I did manage to visit one in Coffs Harbour briefly for a photo. Today Ronn and I actually saw the pool in our hotel for the first time in three weeks and did absolutely nothing. It was a good day to just rest and chill out after so much traveling the past few days. We were happy to see Player Angel, Eden join us last night and she was able to help me get the fans dancing onstage at the end of the night. I made our sound engineer Andrew an honorary Player Angel because he’s been the one I’ve hung out with the most during the tour and I now call him, “Girlfriend.” I do anticipate a growing number of Player Angels will be forming now and will have those Player T-shirts available on Ronn’s website soon!
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Hi Devin, am happy for u and PLAYER guys that u have Great time in Australia. Now after this tour, I think its time for European tour next year. Please let it happen. PLAYER has many fans in Europe too.
Love Kat.
So Glad that you and Player have had a Great Time in OZ..Love how John put on his guitar Moments,a lovely touch,thanks John Walsh..Players interaction with the fans,unbelievable..do not know any other band who has done this…I do hope you do come back to Australia some time but to Adelaide so I can see this marvelous Player..Enjoy the rest of your trip..Brenda xx
Nice pics! The nice whiter softer sand squeaks when you scooff your feet across it, and at night sparks as well as squeaks. Enjoy the rest of your touring. You guys rock!!!!
Hi Devin! Wish I could have met you on Friday night when I met Ronn. Hope you don’t mind about the bracelet gift, I have waited a long time to give it to him. I knew the day would come and it would be the right time. The show and the band were great, hope to come again next time you are all in town. Love Suzanne x
Yes those turkeys are destroying our gardens.So pleased you are all having a great time.Hope you enjoy your time in Mackay.I am not surprised you are seeing whole families at the shows.I think is is so beautiful.Your skin is so gorgeous!
Love like ….. no I enjoy all your video clips Devin
And ofcouse I really want a player Angel T-shirt but I don’t have PayPal or creditcard
Glad the tour has gone so very well. Perhaps a European tour should be planned, and then one for the US !