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Morning everyone! (yes.. again.. i know it's 2.30pm.. but my sleep routine is so messed up.. ha ha).

Today we are in Manchester.. and it's FRICKIN' FREEZING!!

Every day I meet the bands' fans outside the venues.. and every day i cannot believe you lots aren't wearing more clothing! Jessssuss guys and gals! Put a coat on!

I will try and bring you out tea where I can.. but I really don't want you all getting sick!

Speaking of sickness.. (yikes)... Nathan from Madina Lake is really ill. The poor little dear has a bad infection, and it's making him really sick and run-down. He went and saw a doctor yesterday, and then spent most of the day resting - but was such a trooper that he went and performed an amazing set in Norwich regardless!

Three cheers for sickly rock stars!

As a result, the rest of us are really trying to keep extra healthy.. and being super careful not to drink from each others water bottles etc.

Norwich, last night, despite impending tour plague, was really great. The venue is laid out with loads of cool steps and areas so that people like me (tiny weeny) can still see the bands.

Circa Survive even got a mosh pit going! Check out my video interview with Anthony to hear more about that.

After the bands had all finished - I brought my acoustic guitar into the dressing room (which the 3 bottom bands were sharing).. and we all had a massive jamming session. We were playing everything from Sting to Pantera to Foo Fighters. I will upload a video of Charlie Fighstar jamming the Foos a little later on.

On a rather exciting note (for me at least) - Charlie and I also (attempted) to duet on the song Unfamiliar Ceilings off their latest album - that has a female vocal part. It is such a beautiful song, and before I knew it, we had a bit of an audience - including Simmo's parents (very very nice people). It was such fun - so I might record it for you to see.. (bit scary singing with Charlie.. ha ha).

On another note, may I just say that Chris Pennie (drummer with Coheed) might well be the nicest man on earth. Just thought I'd put that out there...

Last night I did a meet-and-greet with a great fan called Owen and his dad - who came to meet Coheed. The band were really kind and signed a t-shirt for him. I think the whole experience was fun for Owen - see the photo of him in the Norwich gallery.

So yeah... tour is rolling along nicely. I am having so much fun.. and I even managed to shower today (woo!).

Thanks to everyone for reading the Blog.. and to all those people who have come up to me at the shows so far and told me that you are enjoying reading and watching the videos... means so much to know someone is checking it out (other than my mum.. cheers mum).

I am going to go hand out some teas now... hope you all have a nice day..

Let me know what kinda silly videos you wanna see.. set me a challenge!.. and i'll do my best.

katie xx