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    Month: August 2018

    How do you get gigs?

    In the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, students in the Jazz Department are sometimes allowed to take time off from their studies in order… Read more “How do you get gigs?”

    August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    A pat on the back…

    The backs of the Limerick hurlers will be sore this morning from all the slaps they got from supporters yesterday. Praise and accolades will be coming at… Read more “A pat on the back…”

    August 20, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    The beach.

    I love the beach. You can dig, draw, or build whatever you choose on it, safe in the knowledge that by the next day, the tide will… Read more “The beach.”

    August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Freedom (George Michael)

    When I hear (or play) this song, I always find myself belting out the chorus. ‘Aaaaaaaalllll you have to Dooo now….’ Why? What makes this chorus so… Read more “Freedom (George Michael)”

    August 18, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    You make me feel…

    Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, writer and civil rights activist. One of her most famous quotes goes as follows – ‘I’ve learned that people will… Read more “You make me feel…”

    August 17, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Don’t let the tiger catch you…

    I had an interesting conversation last night. It started in a fairly gloomy fashion, about signs in Ireland that the latest economic boom is coming to an… Read more “Don’t let the tiger catch you…”

    August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Ol’ Man River

    To use today’s language in it’s simplest terms…I ❤️ this. Liane Carroll and Meilana Gillard performing Ol’ Man River in Sligo earlier last month. I love it… Read more “Ol’ Man River”

    August 15, 2018August 16, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    What makes a good duet?

    Well among other things…Good writing. Good song structure. Harmony. Good blend of voices. And chemistry. Chris Baillie (above left) is a performer to his bones. This is… Read more “What makes a good duet?”

    August 14, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    The mystery of the waves…

    I was sitting on some rocks on the edge of a lake recently. Taking some time for myself, not paying attention to anything in particular. My feet… Read more “The mystery of the waves…”

    August 13, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

    Are you ready?

    Traffic lights in the UK are different to those in many other countries. Between red for stop and green for go, there is a red and amber… Read more “Are you ready?”

    August 12, 2018 by Kieran Quinn

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