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Had a great gig in Queensland last saturday at Strathpine. It was a big outdoor concert where the fireworks and the people went off. I love this time of the year because people are a lot more outward thinking rather than self concerned. The audience had a very cool vibe that was all about relaxation and consideration. It would be nice to carry that all year round  …

Heres to the millions in other places where the last thing they will be thinking about is xmas, and who’s over riding thoughts will be about food and shelter. Shame on the TV announcer who told Lisa Wilkinson this morning on Channel 9 that giving a goat to a family in a developing nation as a xmas present was a rip off present.

xxx

Hey, I am now posting automatically to Twitter from my website. JM x

JM with Kit and Wazza

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Wheels for a Day. Jenny with Grant Hacket, Jonesy, Amanda and Julia Morris

Today I was in a race, I had to complete an obstacle course in a wheelchair in the fastest time I could in Martin Place Sydney.

I had pretty stiff opponents, not the least of whom were GRANT HACKETT (yes you heard me), Jonesy and Amanda and Julia Morris! We had to buy a coffee then take it and put it on a table, go to an ATM, go buy a newspaper, open a door, go through and close it then get on a bus and off again.

So what! I hear you say. Well let me tell you, I have a whole new respect for the disabled after that, especially my two lovely sisters-in-law who deal with these issues daily. It’s BLOODY HARD!

Who won? Well, suffice it to say, I have a shiny trophy sitting on the piano. (Yes, I, the pipsqueak, beat Grant AND Jonesy, sorry about that.)

JM

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Back Row: Dianna Corcoran, Glen Reither, Dave Jory, Clinton (Violet Flames), soldier, Jackson (Violet Flames) Front Row: Kit Riley (bas), JM, soldier

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Sorry I haven’t had a chance to log in since I got here. The places I’ve been and the people I’ve met have been way out of my normal realm. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you some of the wildest experiences we’ve had for security reasons but suffice it to say, we now know something of the conditions and experiences of the troops here. We have played in several places in the middle east. One of them is Taren Kowt in Afghanistan. It is a camp run by the Dutch but with Australians well represented. The Australians have such a great mix of professionalism and human-ness which is unique among all the nations represented here. It is SO the right thing to do to come here and entertain them. They are very concerned for the local population and their horrendous predicament. The base hospital sees many more locals than troops. They are constantly trying to save the lives of Afghans caught up in the horror. They are helping rebuild and train and advise. Playing again tonight and then we’re off home.

It’s awesome getting to know the other performers, Dianna Corcoran, Jackson, Clinton and James from Violet Flames, Dave Jory and of course my band Glen Reither, Adam Miller, Warren Jackson and Kit Riley. Great to share the experience with them and I mean EXPERIENCE!

That’s it for now. Photos coming.

JMxxx

I am not going on this trip to support a war. Whatever the troops are doing they’re under orders and are making the best of a difficult situation so I am going to distract them for a wee while. I am looking at the small picture ie day to day lives of people in service in a difficult environment and my job is to give them some entertainment (you know, drop and give them 50 or deconstruct a Bushmaster and put it back together in 15 minutes, then maybe some music).

It did help my decision to go knowing the troops are not only there to help defend the Afghans but also to build and rebuild  buildings and infrastructure and to assist with training programs.

Is it right that they’re there? Its too big and complex an issue for me to pass judgment on. All I know is I hate war . . . and I bet these troops do too. Rock the desert!

JMxx

Last night I went to the NZ music awards for song writers. It was in Christchurch and was an amazing night.

The huge representation of Maori music was fabulous and overwhelming. The NZ music of the last year was of a world standard and made me proud. The performances and the look of the Town Hall were brilliant.

Look at the Bio Pics page for a couple of images.

Cher.

JMxx

At the end of the month I am going to take my band and play to Australian troops in Afghanistan.

I am very excited, and also feel a bit of trepidation but I’m READY!

The most awesome thing of course is getting king Gee’s to wear (that’s the only reason I’m going actually).

I am hoping to be able to keep you all updated while I’m away and tell you first hand if there really are those huge desert spiders that bite you and your skin starts to rot.

The  muso’s who are coming with me are Glen Reither (keyboards), Adam Miller (guitar) Kit Riley (bass) and Warren Jackson (Drums).

So, that’s my news. I promise to say hi and send best wishes from you all to the chicks and blokes over there.

That’s it for now. Stay tuned.

JMx