Unfortunately, the lads couldn't hang around too long after the show, as there was a flight to Finland to catch! But they did manage to meet up with quite a few of you, Thanks to all of you who came to the gig, and kept rockin'! As I said, the lads had to travel overnight in the van to Frankfurt airport, to get a 3 hour flight to Helsinki. Another 6 hours or so was spent in Helsinki airport, waiting for the next flight to Osaka, Japan. Here's our Olga and Duncan enjoying a quiet rose in yet another pub in Helsinki airport.
By now the crew and band were beyond sleepy, and were zonked out for the 10 hour flight from Helsinki to Osaka! On arrival in Japan, the first thing that greeted lads, was the 33c temperature! Wow! From 16 to 33c! The lads wasted no time, checked in the hotel, and were off out to sample the fantastic cuisine of Osaka. Of course the lads stopped off at the pub on the way, just to for a quick sample of the delicious icy cold, frosted glassed, BEER! Here's a pic, with a couple o’ locals!

So, the next day was rehearsals to brush up on some Toy Dolls oldies, and to practice TV Smiths One Chord Wonders song planned for the UK gigs! That night some more beers were consumed, then an early night was had by all. Sound checks and gigs in Japan are extremely early, so the band caught up on some much needed shut eye. Next day's sound check at the Shangri La was at 2pm, doors at 6pm, on stage at 7pm! A compact venue! Hot and sweaty, and totally rockin'! Cheers to a packed house and everyone who came to the show! Here's the gig!

Unfortunately, a typhoon was heading for Tokyo the next day, exactly were the lads were heading! Many Shinkansen (bullet trains) were delayed because of this, so the lads took a flight instead... into, and over the storm!!! The equipment van had left over night and had arrived safely, and after a somewhat rocky flight, the lads got to the Shibuya Duo, in time for sound check! Again, doors at 6pm, on stage at 7pm! Two fantastic nights were had at the Duo, absolutely rockin'! Thank you to all of you for braving the typhoon and turning up!! A fantastic time was had! Here's a couple o’ pics for ya!
Cheers also for everyone attending the after show party in Tokyo! THANK YOU!

Next day, the sun was shining, and the rain, storms, wind of the typhoon were long gone! This time the lads safely boarded the bullet train for the trip to Nagoya. An even earlier show here! Doors at five, on stage at 6pm! What a fantastic venue, perfect, great lights and sound system,, and a fantastic crowd! Thank you!! Here's a couple of pics from the Diamond Hall, Nagoya.
So, now it was sayonara time, a sad time indeed, everyone had been so nice, so helpful, the crowds were so nice, the food was so, nice, the beer was soooo nice! All we can say is ARIGATO! See you next time!

Next up the UK, following the grueling flight to Helsinki, then to Heathrow that is...! Suddenly, as if by magic, the lads were in Leeds! Bloody freezing! But after a week of intense humid heat, it was a refreshing change! Over 20 years since the last Leeds gig at Adam & Eves! How would it be tonight at The Cockpit??? Fantastic! The lads had a wicked time, great to see you lot again, and yer sons and daughters in the audience! Wild! Great to see Lee and the Crashed Out crew again also. Tonight the lads met TV Smith for the first time too, what a gentleman - though the lads were too nervous to perform with him, with it being the first UK gig n’ all!!! Anyway, a great night, cheers to all of ya! Here's TV Smith, Olga, and Tommy. Brothers?!!

A short drive the next day to Manchester Academy, nice venue! Soooo hot though, with a packed house, the lights, and the craziness of it all, the lads were roasted on stage! But what a gig! Totally wicked, and the lads finally played One Chord Wonders with the tremendous TV Smith! One great night! Here's Olga & TV for ya.

Next up was Glasgow! The last time the lads played Glasgow was over 25 years ago, with the Angelic Upstarts! Another nice venue, The Garage, the guys rocked the night away to an over 500 strong crowd! Brilliant! Unfortunately, someone poured a pint o’ beer into the mixing desk, this caused the whole sound system went off for the last 3 songs! What could the lads do!? Quick thinking by Matzi (roadie) and the stage crew, they turned the stage monitors around to face the audience!, this meant the band could hear nowt, but at least you lot could hear a little of what was going on! Wild! Another rockin' night!

So, onwards to Durham! The last time at Durham University was 1983! God, its 2007!!!! A rather emotional day, especially for Olga, as this is the region where the band started, in 1979! The gear was loaded in, sound checked, and it was that time again, waiting in the dressing room for show time! An eerie silence as the nerves kicked in! Nerves aside, the night rocked! The lads played well, and you lot were great! A sold out crowd! So fantastic to see everyone again! Fantastic to see (sorry if we miss you out) Dean, Marty, Teddy, K’Cee, Bernie, Lee & Chris, Bonny Baz, Carlo and whole loada ya after the show. A fantastic night! Thank you to everyone who came. 3 wise bass players! Dean, Tom. K’Cee

Then, its back in the van, like a dream! And on to Leicester Charlotte! Probably the smallest stage of the tour but the band didn't mind at all, as they rocked through yet another Toy Dolls blistering set! Yet another great night, cheers to all of ya!

York Fibbers up next, another tiny stage, but that's just as the band like it, great crowd, great tight sound, in fact Olga reckons, this was the best performance of the tour! A great little venue! Thank you to all of ya at the Auditorium!

Next day was the short trip to Nottingham Rescue Rooms. Weren't sure how many would turn up here! So seeing the place packed as the band entered the stage, was a real surprise! Again, a rockin' rockin' gig, THANK YOU!!

London time, Islington Academy, another good venue, though maybe the lads could have played somewhere a bit bigger, as the gig had already been sold out for weeks! TV Smith was on top form tonight! The night rocked, Tommy got soaked with beer a few times, but laughed and smiled his way through it all!, and the exploding Lambrusco bottle didn't explode, the bass guitar broke down, the local lighting man must have death wish with all his swirling stuff (you had to be there!) and there were a few sound problems, but it got there in the end, and a wonderful crowd, loadsa locals! And hundreds of ya who had came from all over the globe! THANK YOU! A Fantastic night, and a wild crowd! THANK YOU!!!!!!