Hi all! I just wanted to pop on here myself and say a huge thank you to the Udo team and to all the guys in the band. They welcomed us so warmly and genuinely. I’m so grateful. I’ve never seen a tour operate so smoothly and so first rate. ❤ I had the absolute best time and the concerts were incredible considering they had very limited rehearsal time and only one gig in China under their belt. I’ve never seen fans like the fans in Japan. The Japanese are so wonderful. The country is so clean and beautiful, even the subway tracks have to trash on them. No graffiti. I can’t wait to go back. Nick sounded so great playing with the rest of the guys, I thought they sounded so good and they let Nick play loud! Yes! And you do deserve it, but now everyone knows how sappy we are. Blown away by the hospitality we were shown. Arigato.
Oh hi Tiff. Super cool you droppin in here in the comments. Yeah, Nick just kinda showed you a couple times and I was hoping he was gonna chat with ya for a minute on video, kinda get your quick take on the experience. So tell Nick to give you a lil vid time next time lol 😉😄 Anyhoo, hope you guys are having a great time out there, I'm more than a lil bit jealous 🥁 🤙
Love the sap! I'm right there with you on that! Been following since Spock's Beard and love to see the deserved success, hard work and talent rewarded! Enjoy every minute!
“Now you’re gonna have my sappiness on film…” was honestly one of the sweetest things I’ve heard the partner to a musician say to its significant other! You and the band sound GREAT, Nick! Hope that the show comes to Sweden as well! 🤘
Super happy you're behind that kit sir. Pat was very special to all of us, and knowing that someone who loves the songs and respects the legacy is carrying on is really wonderful!
Don't know about you guys but I have bought a lot of things for my drums from Sweetwater thanks to Nick on the Sweetwater videos via YT . I'm glad to see Nick doin so well with one of my favorite 80s bands. Enjoy your once in a lifetime gig have fun an Rock on Brother 🤘 Oh yeah he also reminds me of the liar on SNL LOL
I just love your positive energy, excitement and super personality Nick. Thanks for taking us along with you and your wife to experience a little what you're experiencing. Greetings from Port Elizabeth, South Africa 🇿🇦
I enjoyed both vol.1 and 2 very much. I'm looking forward to the continuation. Thank you for participating in MR.BIG this time. Thank you for coming to Japan. I went to the Budokan performance. ARIGATOH !!!
Dude honestly it makes me emotional watching these. I’m such a Mr. Big fan, and losing Pat was sad. But seeing you in that seat and being so humble and grateful and everything going so well, it makes me genuinely happy. You sound amazing dude. Hopefully this is just the Farewell Tour I ;)
You're living the dream, Nick, playing with Mr. Big. How awesome is that? You sound great, songs are tight, and thanks for sharing. Keep rocking brother!
So great seeing such a talented and dedicated professional getting his due playing w/ a great band and great environment. Love your Sweetwater videos and your humility willing to do that and then be a rock star. I love it. Your talent is so on that high level. Kudos to Mr. BIG organization for choosing YOU!
Thanks for sharing Nick. I just wanna tell you which I’m sure you know already. You are a nice person & a awesome drummer, one of my favorite drummers 👍for sure. Have a great time & stay safe 😊
Bless your heart Nick.....you're like a kid in a candy shop.....DOESN'T get ANY better....Mr.Big is MY ABSOLUTE favorite band to see live...right along side of the "old" Mighty Van Halen line-up.... couldn't happen to a nicer guy.....thanks for the vlogs....and SWEETWATER RULES!!!!!!!
You know your wife is 100% correct. You are well deserving of this. I've followed your career from Spocks Beard days and you've more than earned this. Mr. Big is blessed to have you onboard.
Damm Nick... I was watching a Sweetwater snare demo and all the sudden I see you with Mr. Big!!! wow man you're truly bless, and a monster of a drummer. Very happy for you, Tiff great job on pics and videos! see you on the next one.
I was at the second day of Tokyo. I almost cried when the music started, but the first time I shed tears was when I heard your drums of Take Cover because you were perfect. Thank you for this Vlog.
Super Awesome ....Fantastic Nick So Great to see you having so much fun. I feel blessed to be watching your vlog great stuff. Thank you for sharing this. Your drums sound great and thunderous ...hahah love it. cant wait for the next vlog.
Greetings from Bulgaria from one of your huge fans there! An Amazing musicians and professionals, my respects!!! We live you much guys, be healthy, happy and blessed! :-)
I was in the concert in Osaka! I cannot believe that was the third gig for you with guys, you were just perfect. Thank you Nick san. We will miss you all . Have a good trip to rest of your tour. Looking forward to see another Vlog.
@20.00, an insight into how hard you have worked over the years, and the support you have from your wonderful wife. An inspirational Vlog, thank you NDV x
Always fun to see you Nick, doing your thing behind a kit. This is really cool that you're taking us with you on this journey. Didn't expect to see Jose with you. Last time I saw him was at a Transatlantic show in LA. Drove him and Mikey P. to and fro. You showed at that gig during the set. Seems so long ago but still a fresh memory. Love what you're doing. The new album and all. Can't wait till the next time my friend.
Nick, in your Vlog you mention something that rarely gets mentioned in the context of working with a band...and that's "how good is the hang". The fact that the organization embraced you AND your wife speaks volumes of the character of the people around you. Thank you for sharing you adventures with us mere mortals. Continued success and safe travels.
Thank you Nick, I am enjoying your vlog enormously🎉I went to the shows in Osaka and Budokan - I really loved your drums and you are a perfect fit! Glad to see you could get to visit some places in Japan. Also, thank you for spendng some time and taking photos with us after the show❤
Hey Nick, thanks for sharing you're Mr. Big experience. Is really fun and cool to watch. The Japan part reminds me to my Japan tour with Sarah Brightman 2019. So thanks again for freshing up my memorys to this wonderful country. Hope I see you next year in Germany
Thanks for sharing, Nick! Also, thanks for your amazing performance in Taiwan on Aug/2. I was there and got the chance to have your signature/ handshake 🤝. Hope you could come to visit Taiwan in the very near future! Enjoy ur trip! Rock on 🤘
Hey Nick! You're doing an awesome job! Enjoyed "meeting" your wife on the video! Love the vids and cannot wait to see you guys in the states! Safe travels for all! 💖🤗 to you all!
Thank you Thank you Thank you. Loving these videos, and loving to see how excited you are for these shows. So cool that you were rocking a Sweetwater shirt!!
Congrats man, for making it really BIG !!🎉 Been watching your kit reviews for quite some time now and seeing you playing with one of my band heroes is really something.
Nick, good for you seems like you are really excited about this which you should be. Been following you for awhile what a wonderful experience for you.
I had the pleasure of touring Europe with Mr Big as they were the opener for a White Lion tour I teched for US audio provider RSA. Frank Gallagher mixing FOH back then, a true gentleman & excellent engineer! Great times! My condolences to the Mr Big camp on Pats’ passing, a great drummer!
Thanks for the VLog, Nick. As a longtime fan of Mr. Big, Pat Torpey and of yours, I was happy to see you get this gig. Couldn't go to a nicer guy. To see and your wife taking in the sites and the backstage areas etc is so exciting. It's great to live vicariously through your experiences through this format. Thanks for sharing with us.
Oh Nick, I am SO LOVING THIS! Feels like we're on the road experiencing it with you! Thank you so much for documenting and posting these videos! I really hope you guys are able to do a good run of dates here in the U.S. so all of us fans here can see you on the road.
Hi all! I just wanted to pop on here myself and say a huge thank you to the Udo team and to all the guys in the band. They welcomed us so warmly and genuinely. I’m so grateful. I’ve never seen a tour operate so smoothly and so first rate. ❤ I had the absolute best time and the concerts were incredible considering they had very limited rehearsal time and only one gig in China under their belt. I’ve never seen fans like the fans in Japan. The Japanese are so wonderful. The country is so clean and beautiful, even the subway tracks have to trash on them. No graffiti. I can’t wait to go back. Nick sounded so great playing with the rest of the guys, I thought they sounded so good and they let Nick play loud! Yes! And you do deserve it, but now everyone knows how sappy we are. Blown away by the hospitality we were shown. Arigato.
Tiff!! Keep nick safe out there and out of trouble lol!
Thank you Nick for this and all the videos you post. You share a lot about your life and I appreciate it!
Oh hi Tiff. Super cool you droppin in here in the comments.
Yeah, Nick just kinda showed you a couple times and I was hoping he was gonna chat with ya for a minute on video, kinda get your quick take on the experience. So tell Nick to give you a lil vid time next time lol 😉😄
Anyhoo, hope you guys are having a great time out there, I'm more than a lil bit jealous
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Love the sap! I'm right there with you on that! Been following since Spock's Beard and love to see the deserved success, hard work and talent rewarded! Enjoy every minute!
I was at the 1st day of Budokan live, your drum was super fantastic! I just happened to find this vlog and wanna say that.
Your wife is right. You've been deserving this for all your year playing the drums! Keep this in your heart. You are awesome!
Really cool of you to share this journey with us, Nick. You sure come off as a humble and very sincere guy who is enjoying this ride. Enjoy!
“Now you’re gonna have my sappiness on film…” was honestly one of the sweetest things I’ve heard the partner to a musician say to its significant other! You and the band sound GREAT, Nick! Hope that the show comes to Sweden as well! 🤘
Super happy you're behind that kit sir. Pat was very special to all of us, and knowing that someone who loves the songs and respects the legacy is carrying on is really wonderful!
Don't know about you guys but I have bought a lot of things for my drums from Sweetwater thanks to Nick on the Sweetwater videos via YT . I'm glad to see Nick doin so well with one of my favorite 80s bands. Enjoy your once in a lifetime gig have fun an Rock on Brother 🤘 Oh yeah he also reminds me of the liar on SNL LOL
I just love your positive energy, excitement and super personality Nick. Thanks for taking us along with you and your wife to experience a little what you're experiencing.
Greetings from Port Elizabeth, South Africa 🇿🇦
I enjoyed both vol.1 and 2 very much. I'm looking forward to the continuation. Thank you for participating in MR.BIG this time. Thank you for coming to Japan. I went to the Budokan performance.
ARIGATOH !!!
Dude honestly it makes me emotional watching these. I’m such a Mr. Big fan, and losing Pat was sad. But seeing you in that seat and being so humble and grateful and everything going so well, it makes me genuinely happy. You sound amazing dude.
Hopefully this is just the Farewell Tour I ;)
So happy for you Nick. This is The Dream.
This all mad cool Nick & the misses! Thanks to you both for sharing -so cool!
You're living the dream, Nick, playing with Mr. Big. How awesome is that? You sound great, songs are tight, and thanks for sharing. Keep rocking brother!
I saw your shows 3 times in Japan‼️Thank you!
Thanks Nick! What an awesome opportunity for you! You give a great perspective!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Incredible arenas/theaters... I can't believe Mr. Big won't release an album with you Nick. Really!
Great video Nick congrats again on the new gig. Thanks again for sharing with us !
Thank you for the videos Nick!! Wow, what a great experience 🤘🤘
Great BAND!! Monster players...Nick...Great job! Billy and Paul ..a couple of monster great players!
What a wonderful life. As I watch this groovey video, an old Spock's Beard number came to mind. My Shoes. Another great vlog Nick!!
So great seeing such a talented and dedicated professional getting his due playing w/ a great band and great environment. Love your Sweetwater videos and your humility willing to do that and then be a rock star. I love it. Your talent is so on that high level. Kudos to Mr. BIG organization for choosing YOU!
"Pat Torpy"!!! Miss his awesome drumming... 🌌🌠
Fantastic video I totally enjoyed watching, thanks 🙏
Thanks for sharing Nick. I just wanna tell you which I’m sure you know already. You are a nice person & a awesome drummer, one of my favorite drummers 👍for sure. Have a great time & stay safe 😊
Nick, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Loved your drum kit! 🥁🎧
Bless your heart Nick.....you're like a kid in a candy shop.....DOESN'T get ANY better....Mr.Big is MY ABSOLUTE favorite band to see live...right along side of the "old" Mighty Van Halen line-up....
couldn't happen to a nicer guy.....thanks for the vlogs....and SWEETWATER RULES!!!!!!!
I love how they watch the sumo tournament and refer to one of the fighters as "little guy" x) Good content, thank you!
Absolutely awesome Nick!! Well deserved as well. You described it perfectly,blessed indeed!🙌👏🏽
You know your wife is 100% correct. You are well deserving of this. I've followed your career from Spocks Beard days and you've more than earned this. Mr. Big is blessed to have you onboard.
Damm Nick... I was watching a Sweetwater snare demo and all the sudden I see you with Mr. Big!!! wow man you're truly bless, and a monster of a drummer. Very happy for you, Tiff great job on pics and videos! see you on the next one.
Hi Nick, I liked the way you name dropped big, big train...nearly 😊 love your tour updates .
Leaving home in two days to join him. I can’t wait!
Watching from Lyon France. I tune in to Sweetwater videos all the time. Pretty cool gig man !✌️
This is great! Thanks for the vicarious experience bro!
would love to see MR Big live. plz make sure you guys come to Europe // The NEtherlands anytimne soon :P
So cool.
"had an amazing cup of coffee... ☕"
Awesome, Nick! 🎼☀🌠🌿
I was at the second day of Tokyo. I almost cried when the music started, but the first time I shed tears was when I heard your drums of Take Cover because you were perfect. Thank you for this Vlog.
Love the color of the kit! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🥁 Great video 👍🏼😃
Super Awesome ....Fantastic Nick So Great to see you having so much fun. I feel blessed to be watching your vlog great stuff. Thank you for sharing this. Your drums sound great and thunderous ...hahah love it. cant wait for the next vlog.
Dude I’m so happy for you,and your wife couldn’t have said it better! This is so awesome for you congratulations!
Greetings from Bulgaria from one of your huge fans there! An Amazing musicians and professionals, my respects!!!
We live you much guys, be healthy, happy and blessed! :-)
Hey Nick, I love the Vlog. keep them coming.
Congratulations and much success on the MR BIG tour! Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! I hope to see you in Key West, FL.
I was there! Maruzen Arena Osaka! Great Show!
I was in the concert in Osaka! I cannot believe that was the third gig for you with guys, you were just perfect. Thank you Nick san. We will miss you all . Have a good trip to rest of your tour. Looking forward to see another Vlog.
Great, great vlogs you are making! Just awesome. 👍🏾👍🏾
SO COOL! Thanks for taking us on the ride! Congrats on a job well done!
What a band!! What a show!! What a travel experience. Excellent. Thanks for sharing all of this. 😎😎✨✨
Amazing footage!! So glad you’re doing this gig, THE right man for the job!! Enjoy every minute 🤘😎🤘
Great job Nick, Pat Torpey looking down on you with a smile!
@20.00, an insight into how hard you have worked over the years, and the support you have from your wonderful wife. An inspirational Vlog, thank you NDV x
This is cool to see the musicians side of a tour, especially one as cool as Mr Big. Thank you Nick!
You rock! Never seen the Budokan so that was very very cool, it is intimate would be a dream to play there. Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Always fun to see you Nick, doing your thing behind a kit. This is really cool that you're taking us with you on this journey. Didn't expect to see Jose with you. Last time I saw him was at a Transatlantic show in LA. Drove him and Mikey P. to and fro. You showed at that gig during the set. Seems so long ago but still a fresh memory. Love what you're doing. The new album and all. Can't wait till the next time my friend.
man I wish you guys had this exposure in the US
Nick, in your Vlog you mention something that rarely gets mentioned in the context of working with a band...and that's "how good is the hang". The fact that the organization embraced you AND your wife speaks volumes of the character of the people around you.
Thank you for sharing you adventures with us mere mortals. Continued success and safe travels.
Great comment. if anyones ever been in a band it's so much about the hang
Thank you Nick, I am enjoying your vlog enormously🎉I went to the shows in Osaka and Budokan - I really loved your drums and you are a perfect fit! Glad to see you could get to visit some places in Japan. Also, thank you for spendng some time and taking photos with us after the show❤
Hey Nick, thanks for sharing you're Mr. Big experience. Is really fun and cool to watch. The Japan part reminds me to my Japan tour with Sarah Brightman 2019. So thanks again for freshing up my memorys to this wonderful country. Hope I see you next year in Germany
Totally cool Nick!! I’d feel just like you, totally geeking out over everything. 🤘🤘🤘Rock n roll!!!🤘🤘🤘
Thanks for sharing, Nick! Also, thanks for your amazing performance in Taiwan on Aug/2. I was there and got the chance to have your signature/ handshake 🤝.
Hope you could come to visit Taiwan in the very near future! Enjoy ur trip! Rock on 🤘
Hi Nick I watched Budokan Day1 last month.
You really doing this hard job perfectly!
Love your voice and guitar playing too😊
Mr.Nick thank you so much for the show in Bangkok.
Fantastic video Nick! Thank you for sharing this with us! 😀🤘❤
Thanks Nick, enjoy the tour and the crowds!!!!
Thank you so much!!!!!Awsome SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love these Vlogs, Nick! So awesome! Wish more of my musical heroes did this.
Feeling your joy and bliss Nick! thanks for sharing!
Thanks for bringing us along dude. Epic.
The DW set looked really nice, never seen a sparkle set like that before
Hola Nick. Me encantan tus videos. Eres alguien muy positivo.
Thanks so much for sharing this! Means a lot to us fans!! 🎉
Hey Nick! You're doing an awesome job! Enjoyed "meeting" your wife on the video! Love the vids and cannot wait to see you guys in the states! Safe travels for all! 💖🤗 to you all!
Realy cool these moments on stage and to witness a bit, how it is to be with a great band and having so
Many fans.
Nice content Nick! 🎼
Thanks for sharing Nick! I can literally feel your excitement & joy! 🤘🏼❤️
Wow nick good for you and good luck and safe tour 👏👏
Love these vlogs,,, keep Them Coming!!!
Happy for you nick ! You deserve it !! Cheers from Montreal !!
You're filling in that tough chair like a champ! Thank you for bringing us along!
As a huge Pat Torpey and MR.BIG fan, thanks a lot Nick. Hope to see you guys as close as I can be in Jakarta 🤘
They're lucky to have you! Rock on man!
Nick seems to be a cool guy and, of course, he is a great drummer as well! Very nice!
Great vLog! Thanks for taking us along.
Very cool and so happy for you to have this opportunity. Budokan one of the most iconic venues of rock history. Cheers.
Thank you Thank you Thank you. Loving these videos, and loving to see how excited you are for these shows. So cool that you were rocking a Sweetwater shirt!!
Keep them coming. Great stuff!!!
We are excited for you as well, thanks for letting us hang with you Nick, this is fun, it makes us feel like we are with you.
Great video Nick. Wish you and the band the best
your VLOGs are awesome, Nick! can’t wait to see you guys in Manila! cheers!
Hey Nick, thanks so much for sharing. You deserve all that and more. You are a great and passionate Pro.
Congrats man, for making it really BIG !!🎉
Been watching your kit reviews for quite some time now and seeing you playing with one of my band heroes is really something.
excelente Nick!!! te mando un abrazo desde Perú!!!
Nick, good for you seems like you are really excited about this which you should be. Been following you for awhile what a wonderful experience for you.
I had the pleasure of touring Europe with Mr Big as they were the opener for a White Lion tour I teched for US audio provider RSA. Frank Gallagher mixing FOH back then, a true gentleman & excellent engineer! Great times! My condolences to the Mr Big camp on Pats’ passing, a great drummer!
Really cool report😊very excited and really comfortable for me😍
Awesome Nick!! Welcome to the BiG’s!! See you next year!!
I always enjoy these vlogs! Great to see the "behind the scenes" stuff going on. The Bigsters definitely chose wisely for a drummer to honour Pat. 🤘🙂👍
8:29 That kick sounds massive
Thanks for the VLog, Nick. As a longtime fan of Mr. Big, Pat Torpey and of yours, I was happy to see you get this gig. Couldn't go to a nicer guy. To see and your wife taking in the sites and the backstage areas etc is so exciting. It's great to live vicariously through your experiences through this format. Thanks for sharing with us.
Looks like an awesome tour with lots of cool tourism in between shows!
Really great stuff! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, brother. So excited for you and this experience.
Oh Nick, I am SO LOVING THIS! Feels like we're on the road experiencing it with you! Thank you so much for documenting and posting these videos! I really hope you guys are able to do a good run of dates here in the U.S. so all of us fans here can see you on the road.