Dear all,
A very happy St Patrick’s Day to my Irish friends around the globe. It’s the first time in about thirteen years that I won’t be doing a gig on Paddy’s Day. In my younger years and particularly in Newcastle I used to play loads of gigs on the day and it was a vital income stream. I even enjoyed it sometimes…but I think my horror of fancy dress and groups of people acting in irritating ways is too much for me these days. In the last few years I’ve gigged in my normal way but this year it so happens I’m not. I will probably be staying in to avoid irritation.
Anyway, that’s a cheerful start to the blog isn’t it?! To bring you up to speed, after returning from Gran Canaria I had a few days practice before heading to London for a seriously hectic week culminating in ‘A Night Of Country’ at the Roundhouse. This was a gig with an 18 piece ‘house band’ of stellar musicians which I was very glad to be a part of. There were then some guest artists including Imelda May (of whom I’m a big fan!), Duane Eddy, Ward Thomas and a solo set from Seasick Steve. It was fun to be a part of it all. Rehearsals Continue reading “Know your limits”
