Different Country, Same State: On the Road with James Blunt is what it says on the label and that’s pretty much what’s in the tin. It’s an honest, amusing and occasionally shocking behind-the-scenes account of the 15-month All The Lost Souls world tour.
September 30th is when the book comes out, but you don’t have to wait that long to take a peek inside. In the weeks to come, I’m going to be posting a whole bunch of stuff about the book right here. It’ll include previously unseen pictures, excerpts from the book, interviews, and all sorts of associated goodies. So bookmark this page and stick around. Mine is a pretty amazing story.
Peter Hardy looks on as Elton John plays in Santiago, Chile.
I don’t know if you ever saw Almost Famous, the movie about a schoolboy who got the chance to write about a rock band for Rolling Stone magazine? This is a bit like that, only different. I’m just slightly older – well, actually a whole lot older than James and the band.
It’s not been easy, I can tell you. Travelling around the world with James has about the same effect on your physical and mental wellbeing as riding all top ten of the world’s fastest roller coasters, one after the other.
Keyboard player Paul Beard shows off his moves in Barbados.
The highs are off the scale. But when your feet do occasionally touch the ground, they drag with exhaustion. Sure, you’re strapped in for the ride and it’s probable that you won’t actually come to any long-term harm (unless, of course, you count liver damage). However, there’s a slow realization that life as you thought you knew it is never going to be quite the same ever again.
Travel, they say, broadens the mind. Oh yeah? Try living on a tour bus and in hotels, going to 213 performances in 58 countries in just15 months.
James Blunt and Karl Brazil kick back in a stretch hummer in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Well, actually, I didn’t. What I did do was to tag along on the tour bus and in the dressing room for many months of the 2008-9 All The Lost Souls World Tour. I was that proverbial fly-on-the-wall, clutching a camera with my feelers and trying not to get swatted. This website is dedicated to the result.
This sounds awesome. Can’t wait to see some photos!
I can not wait to have the book in my hands!
I ordered the book!
oh my god !! o my god!! wonderful!
Can’t wait to get this book!
sent me the book i dont care how much is it? l love james blunt from his #1 fan
@jovitalerma, the good news is you can pre-order the book on Amazon right now for just £13.29 – just click the ‘buy’ link at the top of the page!
You’re the top share in the wonderful world of James.
Be aware of my screams when James left the stage ok?
Success!!
Blunt forever!
Love the site Peter and the pics. I was lucky enough to meet you and buy you a beer or two in Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada while on tour. Definitely ordering a few copies for friends, family, and myself
Your hard work is muchly appreciated and enjoyed !!!
Safe journey’s
Teena aka Snowkitten
@Jamesbluntforever – thanks! Please keep sharing with your friends to help us get the word out about our little book. We want the world to know!
@Snowkitten – Ah, Alberta. Remember it fondly. Glad to see you’re still as avid a Blunty fan as ever. Keep reading!
Great!!!! Can’t wait to have it…! It’s gonna be hard to wait… Thanks for the info !
I like what you all have to say. Very straight to the point. All in all great blog
Thank you for that good post.