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Smokie on Tour

Smokie spend a lot of time touring. Here are some photos showing what life on the road is like.
You may notice that it involves a lot of waiting around in airports and hotels.

Terry & Mike at check-in Equipment to be checked-in Mick & crew waiting.
Another day - another airport. Terry and Mike checking in at 5am for their flight. Smokie's crew travel with a lot of luggage. About 400kg on this trip! Mick chats with manager John while the crew wait.
Mick & John watch TV Steve, Martin & Jason with hire car Loading the car
Into the executive lounge to watch TV and have a coffee. Smokie normally travel in a coach on tour but occasionally use hire cars. Getting all that luggage into the cars can be difficult.
Mick eating Front of hotel Mike & Terry in the hotel
Getting a bite to eat on the road. Smokie stay in some beautifull hotels like this one with its own golf course. Mike & Terry seem pleased to have arrived.
Black Box venue Concert hall Concert in full swing
The crew don't have time to relax - they are straight off to the gig... ...to set up the sound and lights. The gig gets under way and the guys do their stuff.
Signing autographs Christos at the Oslo Konserthus The band enjoy their supper
Autograph signing for the fans waiting at the stage door. This guy seems to have enjoyed it! But who is he? Back to the hotel and chance to get something to eat...
and drink...
Mike, Mike & Terry Mike checks out Terry & others wait for coach
...and have some fun. Check-out the next morning... ...and waiting for the coach...
Mick & Vernon waiting Mick getting on coach Mike getting on coach
...without getting fed-up. Perhaps Mick didn't want his picture taking. Watch out Mike - don't walk into that post!
Mike, Terry & Promoter The band on the coach The band on the coach
Mike & Terry say goodbye to their promoter in Norway. On the coach travelling to the airport.  
Terry & Jason play draughts Martin relaxing Steve, Mick & Mike relaxing
In the airport some develop their skills... ...while others prefer to relax...  
Martin drinks coffee Mike reading! Mick waiting
Or drink coffee to stay alert Or read technical magazines Or just stand and wait.