Although it was now almost empty except for the roadies setting up equipment she knew that night it would be filled with about twenty thousand people or more. It made her insides feel all fluttery with nerves.. so she tried hard not to think about it and just concentrate on the keyboards and the music, hoping it sounded all right.. getting feedback from the other members of the band

It didnt help that Mike was still holding a grudge against Greg for making them late and run behind schedule, and giving him a hard time about his performance during the rehearsals, telling him he wasnt singing in the right key or coming in on time.

Sandra could see the veins in Greg's neck standing out which was a sure sign he was about to explode, but they were saved by the fact that Bono and Edge from U2 turned up to find out how things were going, and distracted both Greg and Mike.

Mike who was a number one fan of U2 immediatly lost his attitude and happily went over to talk to them.

And although Sandra was starting to get used to mixing with big names from the music world now that they were doing well for themselves found herself still too awed to go near Bono or Edge and fittered away some more, tuning up her keyboard for the songs they would be doing that night.

Zak Brennon, the drummer and oldest member of Lutra at 26 came over to join her. although he had lived in England for over six years years his american twang was still prounounced "Guess they timed that lovely, I was just waiting for Greg to throw his head up and tell Mike where to go"

"Yeah" Sandra frowned "The last thing we need tonight is those two having a go at each other.. I mean I know there is no excuse for us being late but Mike doesn't have to keep up the aggro and trying to wind Greg up"

"I think its just a case of nerves" Zak replied. "Tonight is a big night, and you know Mike, I mean he wants to make a good impression look professional espicially in front of Bono"

"Yeah I can understand that" she then grinned, "Wow look at us Zak, this time a year ago did you ever think we would get to this point, touring along with a band like U2 one of the biggest bands in the world.. I mean Bono is just a few feet away from me, talking away to Greg and Mike like they are old buddies.. I still can't take it in"

Zak chuckled "C'mon, lets go over and find out what is going on" he urged

Having Zak along with her Sandra felt more willing to approach Bono and Edge and agreed, she was also dying of curiosity to find out what was being said.

Seeing them come over Mike decided to introduced them"This is Zak Brennon our drummer, he orginates from the sunshine state of Florida in the USA, and Sandra McCormick, she's a bit nearer home from Essex, she is our keyboard player and backing vocals" he informed Bono and Edge, who nodded and smiled in awknowlegment.

"Good to meet you" Bono then said "How things going with the rehearsals so far"

"We are getting there" Zak informed him smiling "Its a great honour and privelige we get to tour along with you guys, its going to be an awsome experience for us"

"Thanks" Bono smiled "Its great having new up and coming bands on the road with us.. make us feel young again.. I have listened to some of your stuff.. you are good, glad you are getting this break"

"Yeah well we worked hard for it" Mike replied "and at last it is paying of"

Edge now cocked his head to one side looking at Sandra "So how do you cope being the only female member in the band?"

"I manage" Sandra replied blushing that she had caught Edge's attention

"I make sure I take good care of her" Greg spoke up coming over and putting his arm around her possesively not that Sandra felt he had anything to fear, she doubted any of the U2 members would try and come onto her

"So you two are a couple then?" Edge enquired with realisation "How convenienent, great when your girlfriend can travel with you and be with you like that, must make it easier on your relationship"

"Yeah I guess it does" Sandra replied laughing, "Though I do it cos I love being able to be up on stage performing and making music, not just so I can be close to Greg... but I guess it is a plus.

"Yeah and I want to be rich and famous and have the time of my life" Greg replied with a grin

"Well you are in the right business" Bono told him "We had better get on, let you carry on with your rehearsals for tonight, maybe catch you later.. looking forward to your performance" he told them.

The short intervention of Bono and Edge did wonders for the band, Mike was so pleased by Bono's praise he forgot to be narky with Greg, who was suddenly so impressed by Bono and Edge and wanting to be as big as them one day threw all he had into his performance that they all started coming together nicely.