Last night's show in Stellshagen was no. 6 for the tour, a lovely evening with Thomas Kunz in a large sitting room of the Hotel Gutshaus. I've just noticed the first four letters of the name are "Guts", somewhat appropriate given the extraordinary vegetarian buffet on offer prior to the show. This did nothing to assist my singing, nothing whatsoever, but that didn't stop me from eating far more than was necessary, not dissimilar from last year's visit to the same venue with Mijo Biscan. The hotel is in fact a health retreat of sorts, much of the food they serve (all vegetarian) is grown on the grounds, and guests are a few minutes drive from the Baltic Sea, yet surrounded my pristine German farmlands. A pretty special place.
I had been looking forward to this show since Lena first sent it to me on the tour schedule. Not only because of the vegetarian buffet, but also because of the fond memories of last year's 'Melodica on the Beach' festival in Boltenhagen, and our wonderful hosts Thomas and Nicole. It was interesting to observe last night that as they walked in to greet us at the hotel, I had completely forgotten they were German! It wasn't until they started talking that I remembered, such was the impression they left on us all last year. I guess it goes to show that when you meet good people, the kind that you make you feel welcome, that are good to be around, it doesn't matter where they are from, or what language they speak, the qualities that endear them to you remain constant. Generosity. Kindness. Warmth of spirit. It comes as no surprise then that many of these same qualities filter through into Thomas' music, which was wonderful to hear live again, one year later. Here's a tune if you'd like to have a listen...
Today we're taking it easy up here in Boltenhagen, and tonight I'll play a few tunes with Thomas again in a local restaurant - Portofino - from around 9ish... An impromptu performance of sorts, but given the invitation how could we refuse...? Be rude not to.
Wismar tomorrow, see you soon
ox
Out the back of the guesthouse...GUTShouse!
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