Russian Expedition: Gorky Park

Haven't had a creative minute to spare in order to fill everyone in on the whirlwind of a week! To start with, last weekend was splendid. I got to meet rock legends "Gorky Park"! Well actually I ran the press conference for them. Now, many of you are probably scratching your heads and thinking, "who the"? Well let me tell you, the band were the first Russian rock group to hit the worldwide music scene. At the time of Glasnost and Perestroika they were the first to escape the shackles of communism and sign a record deal in the US. They hit the big time when Russian, American relations were thawing and the world wanted to find out what was behind the iron curtain. They had a couple of hits in the late 80s early 90s and then fell into obscurity. However, in Russia they live forever, pioneers of the international music scene.

"Bang Bang" and "Moscow Calling" were two of their hits and if I must say so, are bloody unreal!

If you're a fan of cheesy, late 80s Rock and love the likes of "Motley Crue", "Bon Jovi" and "Skid Row" then check out these spandex wearing, long haired louts on youtube: "Gorky Park!

Press Conference with "Gorky Park"

Following my brush with fame it was off the the footy. Little "Luch" (Vlad's soccer team) was once again up against one of the powerful Moscow teams in Saturn.

Luch Energia is the classical underdog. Just one player from Saturn's, Zenit's or another high profile, cash rich, club form the west, is worth the same as Luch's whole team. Not only are we up against far better paid players, but every fortnight the team must fly to Moscow, St Petes or somewhere near (10-12 hours) and fight jet lag, fanatical support and the arrogance of western Russia.

I love it! Sure our team has the odds stacked up against us, but we punch well above or weight. I've always supported the underdog, the little guy, the one who is not expected to win and Luch is just that little man. With so much against them you'd think winning is rare, and you're right. But when they win, especially against the pompous Moscow clubs, the win is like a grand final, very, very sweet.

Oh by the way, we drew nil all against Saturn and sit at 12th position on the Russian Premier League table. One place below last years champion Zenit (St Petersburg)! Raaahhhh! Fear the hicks from the east coast! Passion and pride conquers fame and fortune!