Joss Stone :: Ask Joss

03.19.2010

Home Again...For Now!

Ok , I have a lot to say here in my last blog of the tour… mainly because I lost my phone and flew off to Miami for a couple days; so there wasn't much opportunity to write. I cannot believe I'm so silly, why did I take my phone on the walk?! There was no need for it in the middle of a field, while chasing Missy and Dusty in random patterns around the field. I knew I had two important things in my left pocket....1: my favourite earrings of the moment; and 2: my much needed device that allows me to contact the world and run my business…that is my phone. Damn, another one gone for good! I looked down, and saw the sun glinting off of an earring in the grass; this is when I knew the phone was gone forever. I looked everywhere, but how could I find it? I had been running round like a mad woman for a good 40 minutes, and had no idea where I'd actually been. So, I had to let it go and walk home. Although I felt like a bit of a nob, I was still smiling from ear to ear. I got to go home for just one day to walk my dogs in good weather, and smell the fresh air of Devon. If someone had said to me I could do that only if I gave them my phone in return for the pleasure, I would have taken them up on the offer, and handed over that trusty device that takes over my every day. So, no worries, Tash was on the case. She’s ordered me a new one, and it’s sitting in my kitchen on charge right now. Nice one!! Almost back on track.

So, after my day in Devon, my mum and I drove up to London for the show in Shepard's bush. You know, I was nervous. I mean, firstly its my home so all my family was there; so that's always a bit worrying. If you happen to fall on your ass, you can’t just laugh it off, get on the tour bus, and run away to the next country. Oh no, these people know you and won’t let you forget these things. So, I had to make sure i was on good form. But if I'm honest, I was mostly nervous because, let’s just be frank, the British press can be kinda rough at times; and I didn't know which way it was gonna go. I mean, there was a time when i could have given my kidney to a dying child, and they would have found a way to twist and turn it so that in fact, I was stealing the kidney…not giving it. So. as you can probably imagine, this made me nervous for a good two days before hand. You try to tell yourself you don't care what they say...but I am a human-being, and it is the country I live in.

So unfortunately, I cant help but care. I walked out to the stage and there was a warm reception, phew! Then the end of the song gets closer and I'm just thinking, shit...do they like it? Don't they? Oh Jesus, my heart was thumping! Trying not to move my hands too much…don't want to give myself away with the shakes. To my amazement, they liked it, and the gig went on. Jamie Hartman came out and joined me for “Stalemate”. I hadn't played that song for the whole tour ‘cos I need that man to do the song justice…and he did. It went down well. Then, Jeff Beck joined me on “Parallel Lines” and "I Put a Spell On You". That rocked, he rocks! He is outstanding man! I just can’t even take it . It was lovely to see him and Sandra his lovely Blondie beauty of a wife. Good people surrounding him—this must be his trick. He’s still playing after so many years, and still smiling at the same time—there must be a trick to it. So yeah, these moment were great and ones I will most definitely remember for Tim.

The audience in London was different to any other on the whole tour. Although I feel they enjoyed themselves, it was hard to tell. This happens a lot in cities—I think it’s because they get so much music going on, they’re certainly not starved of it. The excitement in the air is some what lighter. They were very polite, like the Japanese. In between the songs I could have whispered, and they would of heard every word… not a sound. Now, I like to think in my own mind that they are just intent on listening…I think this was the case . My Dad was right there as I walked off stage with a big proud grin on his face. I know this was a good gig—he would have told me if it was a bit shabby. He has seen so many, he has come out to so many shows on this trip, I love that. It’s really nice to see him so regularly on tour—thanks for coming dad!

After the show it all went off! There were so many people there; friends, family, friends of family, it was fun to see everyone. We went down to the bar with the intention of having a beer…ha! fat luck. Yes, I had a beer in my hand…did it ever get to my lips is a different question. I had soooo many people to talk to. So, the plan was— let’s go to Ronnie Scotts (a jazz club in soho.) Apparently they were having a jam that night, and I knew Jeff would be down there in a shot, with his horn ready to jump in. So, I had to go. It was the last night we had to go out with a bang, and a bit of a party with the band.

So, we did. We drank funny looking cocktails, and sang, and played a little. Jazz is kinda hard for me to truly get my head around; but nether-the-less, it’s still good and live—even if it mashes my mind up sometimes. So, it was fun, all-in-all.

So, after the last show, of course all I wanna do is go straight home and cuddle my babies…but no, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. I had to make a very quick trip to Miami to work with a guy my mum has discovered. His name is Leigh Coleman, and his voice is just gorgeous. He plays guitar beautifully, and is over there at the moment making a very soulful album with Betty Wright. It was lovely to see her too. She set up my room all in purple…so sweet …we have almost exactly the same taste. So, we wrote a couple songs for Leigh, and then I hopped back on the plane to get back to England. I have had trouble sleeping the last couple months; Mum reckons it's ‘cos I gave up smoking. Who know what it is, but I haven't been able to sleep very well, and this is the first time in my life I have had this problem. But, as soon as I got on that plane, I was out for a good 10 hours. Slept straight through—thank you Jesus! I needed it. Then, I got off the plane, worried I had lost my bags for half an hour. Thank god I hadn't; someone had taken it off the belt prematurely, got in the car to Reading, caught a train to Tiverton Parkway, and brother Harry came to save me from the 10 mile walk to my house. Thanks, Harry.

It was the loveliest feeling driving through the lanes, you could almost smell the sunshine. Every now and then cow shit interrupts your moment, but I guess it wouldn’t be the country if it didn't, haha! I still remember the first day we got here, 3 young kids and my mum, all squashed into a car to get from Dover to Devon. We were reluctant anyway, being that we had to leave all our friends and family behind, but then when that country smell hit us…that was the last straw. "Oh right, so we have to live in this smell for the rest of our lives!?! Nooooo!!!" We were not impressed, but shall I say, it kinda grows on you. It truly is the most beautiful place to live in the world. Well, it is to me, anyway. So, I'm home; leaving again in 3 days :( but it’s all for a good cause. We are going to New York to do some TV shows, and Jamie Hartman will be joining me; which is great! I cant wait to let more of the world hear him—he is a luv and so talented.

I have captured some film of the tour, and when I can figure it out, I will edit it and put it up on the site. This is not promised, as I have no idea how to do that...but anything is possible. So, I'll give it a try. Also, side note, wouldn't it be cool if you guys reading this could have a hat knitted by my grandma? She has knitted me so many hats, and I love them, and wear them all the time. She has a sweet little shop and makes hats and scarves all days long . So, if anyone wants any, raise a hand. We'll get on the case… what do you think?

music is love xoxo

-Joss

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Posted by 2011-03-31 09:49:59

Come to Colombia!!

Hey Joss I really like how you describe your emotions before a gig, while I was reading that, I was wondering how you could feel if you came here to Colombia, cos' I guess this is a country you don't know too much except for the bloody news. All in all, I'm craving for seeing you singing live, for the moment I cannot follow you to other country, and it seems to be kind of hard that you have this country as a destination....I'll keep on waiting.....but just for a while,if you don't come I'll go. a thousand of hugs

Posted by 2010-04-05 13:40:57

thank you!!!

Hi Joss I don't know how to write you so this is my only opcion...Thank you for wearing the earrings from me...My dream came true:)Thank you so much, and don't worry I won't make the same pair to anyone, I didn't wanted to promote myself by giving them to you:)Peace and love girl:)

Posted by 2010-03-26 10:46:31

I want a hat!

hey! I would like a hat from your grandma, but she'll have to send it to Madrid, if it is possible just tell me how much will it cost! thanks ps: come back to Spain soon with Jacin and all the lovely people in the band! ;)

Posted by 2010-03-24 18:23:13

honesty

Love your honesty. Thank you for that!

Posted by 2010-03-24 18:23:04

Scarf

Ohh I'd love a scarf from your grandma..how cute!! :D I collect scarves and I just buy them all the time..where can I get your grandmas from? xoxox

Posted by 2010-03-24 18:20:16

Hi joss!!!

it's good to have some news from you, we miss you and I'm in a hurry to see u again in france!!! And also I want scarves from your grandma, where I can get it? Much love, xoxoxoxo

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:28:03

Thanks!

ohhh joss... i think it is so great that you write these little blogs. i can just see the sweet person shining through every word we read. thanks for sharing everything with us. I'll be watching the tonight show... can't wait. and why not? let's all get a hat from your grandma... sounds like an awesome plan!! :)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:56

love this blog!

thank you joss! i loved it! id love to get something from ur granma's shop :D :D anyway....you should get more rest :) and im so proud u stopped smoke!!!! :D :D and i cant wait to see the videos u made :D :D love u! 4ever

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:47

ps.

hope u will write the blog about milan!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:36

will buy

i want two!!! come to argentina! i promise ill buy 1! hahah have some rest!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:32

i loved the post! miss u! and my present...you received!? do u like?? xoxox

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:26

Just a hello & Thank u!

Hey Joss, I really enjoy reading your blogs but most of all listening to your music.It all comes straight from the heart!! just can't get enough of your last cd. My little daughter (she's 4) loves it too, likes to sing the backing oo & aahs :) Hope to hear you for many years more!!!! Thanx! Love Kelly

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:20

When are you touring in the U.S. We can't wait

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:14

Thanks!

Thank you so much for your tour & also for writing blogs about it! It was so nice to be updated by you every couple of days! Your gig in Groningen was great as well & we loved the way you received the bears we threw on stage! Did you enjoy the show as well? We'd love to hear your thoughts about it, but I understand that you're very busy at the moment. Oh btw, we were so excited when we found out that you would play on North Sea Jazz this july! I'll be there for sure! Thanks again for everything you did for us the last month, your tour was great! xoxo

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:27:03

hats and scarf

how can I see it? I'm intressed!! Where can I buy one? Thank for the blog, I really like reading it!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:26:55

Sweet

Home sweet home. Joss I'm so glad all is well with you. Can not wait to see you in the States. I was videos from the last gig bitter sweet and you were wonderful. I would love a scarf from your Grandmother. tlove832000@yahoo.com. Thank you Love! :-)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:26:50

Blog

I loved this text Joss! I hope you enjoy these days while you rest in your sweet home!:D About the hats I would LOVE to have one! :) xoxo

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:26:21

I want a hat

Hand raised :P

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:26:08

hey Joss, thank you so much for that lovely blog! It's always so great to hear from you. Your description of Devon made me feel like was actually there.Very well written :) I love your idea with the hats from your grandma.so cute of you to suggest this to us.Im raisin my hand...hihi well i hope you get some rest at home and enjoy your time with your family and friends. love from Berlin Laura Mae

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:26:03

great!

good to hear from you joss! :) nothing feels better than home :D im really happy you had fun with this tour, and now i hope you have the time to relax, and then, back to work again :p by the way, if you need any help with the editing, just say something ;) you can try windows movie maker, which is the easiest one and comes with the computer. look for tutorials on youtube or something. you'll figure it out. :)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:25:52

Hats!

We want hatttts!! =D Playing in London next month and would love to sport some Grandma Stone hats

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:25:47

I raise my hand

Hi Joss, I raise my hand, sounds like a great idea! Another idea: I live next to Bruges, so when you visit Bruges the next time, maybe to write your sonnet, I'll give you a guided tour and you can bring one along... ;-) (You should definitely visit Bruges again because it's a beautiful city!) Ps. Loved your concert in Brussels! You are an amazing singer and you have an amazing voice! Greetz, Arne xxx

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:25:27

Home

Glad you are happy at home :D losing the phone sucks! LOL you have a film of the tour? cool! i want to see it xD oh and btw i love the scarves and the hats, i want one too! your grandma must be so sweet! :D peace love and music* greets from portugal!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:25:17

HAT

o/ I want a grandma's hat, with some earflaps please!!!heehe kisse and hugs from Brazil

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:25:00

Good luck with l.o.v.e :)*

You´re so lovely..thanks for sharing this moments..we wish you the best. take care..and really good luck with love. (from Argentina)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:24:52

I want a hat!

Hey, Joss, I can do with a cute hat knitted by your grandma!!! I'm serious. Well, just loved to read this post. You talking about Devon shows how much you love it, and you sound so poetic when you do it. If your London gig was half as good as the one I saw in Rio last year, girl, be sure they had a fantastic time! You rock on any stage, anywhere! Come to Rio again! Your concert was my dream come true, it was my first time seeing you singing live. Loved it. Take care!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:24:44

Phones, Hats and Dogs

Whoah...Epic long, detailed story....ha ha you should call this page Joss Adventure's not ask joss :) But it was a joy to read. And as for the last bit.....*raise of hand* Yes, yes i would like one of these knitted hats, it's heading up to winter down here in Oz. Keep doing what your doing Joss, we luv ya! :D

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:24:32

waiting

the blog about milan! i really hope u will post it! it was the most amazing day!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:24:22

heck ya!

Give us details on her shop... yay grandma! Talented family =0)Luv to rock one of her scarves

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:24:17

well done

your gig in London was amazing!! i was in the front row! i think anyone would have enjoyed it. all the best for the future!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:24:08

“Sweet home”

Love you blogs. They’re funny, and some how keep us close to you and yr lil adventures. Enjoy yr 3 days with your babies…I m sure they miss you a lot; while you were out on tour…their love is real and unconditional. Joss don’t you be worried about the negative press, you have millions of fans in the whole world, supporting you…You know that…we love your attitude; you are such a magnificent song writer and marvellous singer. I guess I haven’t told you before; I just loved the interpretation on “girlfriend on demand”. Thank you from my heart. Keep on doing beautiful songs. We love you. You’re blessed.

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:23:58

Yeah!

I'd really like one of the hats or scarves (does that sound greedy?!). I love to wear hats made by my grandma. They are so cute when they do that for you. So, yeah, I'd love, love, love to get one.:)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:23:43

Memories

I miss you Joss!!!!!!! My mind is always whit you in Padova ! I love you so much and thanks a lot to write this blog for us! You are amazing!!!!! Baci from Italy :-*******

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:23:15

Thanks

Thanks for blogging during this tour ... enjoyed reading it everytime! Hope you'll keep on blogging now and then. Hope to see you back in Belgium real soon. And I would like a hat :) Music is love indeed!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:23:01

I am raising high my hand

Yes please. Joss, you remind me of my own grandma. I will e-mail you.

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:54

Nice one love!!

Thank you so much for that gigantic blog :) I'm kinda sad that the tour is over but on the other hand I'm glad that you can rest now. And I'll try to see you in June in Switzerland again so it won't take too long until I see you all again :) And I'd looove to have a hat or scarf of your grandma! I started to knit aswell but it didn't really work out that well... So yeah, send me one ;-)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:47

shit happens!

Haha funny story about your cell phone but what can we do about it? Shit happens haha! I have hammer, and butter hands with my cell phones because they slip and break all time and in the worst case it ends the toilett haha don't ask! Lol. So good luck in your next tv show and everything you do :)

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:39

lovely

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:29

;)

Hi Joss:)Thanks for writing and thanks for a great tour-I was at the concert in London-amazing.Can your grandma make a hat that dreadlocks would fit in it?:)peace and love

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:18

English reserve!

Hey Joss! Glad your tour's going well :) The albums wicked! Think its the best one soo far :) Egnore the press! I dont read papers, just soo negative about everything! Your great and your musics amazing! I went to see a 12 piece gospel group last year and it reminded me of how you descirbed your gig! I think its the English maybe? Everyone really really loved it but stayed sitting down and gave a polite round of aplause after each song:) I really wanted to dance but noone got up! Quite funny:) I think you should get nan to make a back pack for Missy! Ha, you could put your phone in it :) Enjoy your break! Daz

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:10

English reserve!

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:22:10

Hats and tour footage!

Hope you get the tour-film on the site. Would be so fun to see! And yes please! A home-made hat or scarf would be fabulous! How do I pay? I love knitted hats...

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:21:54

you

hey joss my name is ty. i juss saw you on cmt cribs. your very attractive an would like to get to no you.

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:21:45

love

Hey Joss! I'm glad to know you did well on your london show! I can imagine how tough it must be to perform there. I'm sorry to hear about your phone, tho. lol Can't wait to hear your work with Leigh. Just listened to your new song with Jeff Beck, and it's absolutely incredible. BTW, I love that you stay in contact with your fans. These blog entries mean so much to us. Keep inspiring us, you're doing a great job.

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:21:30

London

I was in the front row at London listening to you, and i was blown away...Truly amazing!! Everyone i spoke to thought you were amazing...Please tour more in England, Would be amazing...and stalemate with jamie hartman is my fave track off the album and was amazing to see him perform it with you...thank you again for an amazing show :-)ps. im also from the country, and love it...so peaceful and beautiful, i cant even smell the cow shit now :) xx

Posted by 2010-03-21 11:21:06