Like A Storm's first UK gig at the start of their European Tour

Like A Storm merchandise

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Sunday 15th March 2015 - Electric Ballroom, Camden, London:
It was so good to meet these guys - the biggest New Zealand rock band ever! And it was especially wonderful to see my nephew Zach Wood again. He's Like A Storm's drummer! He lives in LA so we don't get to see each other very often. It was the first time I've seen him perform and it was such a joy - I'm a very proud uncle! And it was such an amazing experience to see him signing autographs after the show! He's on his way to becoming a big rock star!

I really enjoyed Like A Storm's set, especially Love The Way You Hate Me. They are an exciting new band with lots of promise, clearly on their way to the big time!

The sound check

Harry and Zach... cousins

Harry being a model

Steve Wood, Chris Brooks, Harry Wood

Gemma's backstage pass on her er.... T-shirt

The audience is waiting to be let in

The billing (Like A Storm are opening for Black Veil Brides)

Like A Storm in concert

The crowd are loving it!

Zach with Riitta

Zach signing autographs

Zach being admired by the fans

Zach & Harry - they hadn't seen each other in years

Zach signing more autographs

Zach being adored by more fans

This guy asked for his arm to be signed by the band!

Like A Storm with friends and family

My LA Trip

Somewhat later than intended, here is a selection and the sights and sounds of my trip to LA last September.

Click on the photo above for a slideshow of the trip

I visited West Hills, Calabasas, Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Malibu, the Griffith Observatory, Los Feliz and I saw Slash and Myles Kennedy in concert at the Roxy. I had a little chat with Gene Simmons and Nuno Bettencourt who were in the audience. That was quite a night!

I had a fantastic time and was royally looked after by my brother, sister in law and nephew (the up and coming rock drummer, Zach Wood, currently on tour with Like a Storm who are touring with Steel Panther).

I can really say I have now "done" Los Angeles.