The first time I can remember playing music with someone else was a classical piano duet at the age of 14 with Darragh Kelly. The piece of… Read more “Duets”
Month: April 2018
Comparison is the thief of joy.
I was asked to be a judge at a fundraiser recently. It was a dancing competition along the lines of Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing With the… Read more “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
What to do with good ideas.
People are always looking for new ideas. The world would be a boring place without those people. Many are worth trying. Most won’t work. It doesn’t mean… Read more “What to do with good ideas.”
Do your job.
Randy Meisner was fed up. His marriage was breaking up, he was exhausted, and this tour seemed like it was never going to end. What’s more, deep… Read more “Do your job.”
V-I (with a few stops in between)
We have a big weekend coming up in Sligo – Theme Night 20 takes place this coming Friday and Saturday It’s like a blind date with The Eagles.… Read more “V-I (with a few stops in between)”
Daydreaming in Irish Class
I’ll always remember one particular Irish class when I was 15. I was daydreaming – humming the bass line of U2’s With Or Without You in my… Read more “Daydreaming in Irish Class”
The First Dance
The First Dance – the title of the track played by Seamie O’Dowd, John Joe Kelly and I in this video. My first attempt at writing a… Read more “The First Dance”
