Being part of a new band is always exciting. You have found musicians with whom you click, music you enjoy playing, and the possibilities are endless. Spirits… Read more “Another ship sails…”
Month: May 2019
Politics
My wife was elected to Sligo County Council 5 years ago and is standing for re-election tomorrow. I never had anything more than a passing interest in… Read more “Politics”
Farewell to the Class of 2019
We had a bit of everything last weekend as part of our 3rd Teenage Theme Showcase in the Hawk’s Well Theatre. A showstopping ballad sung by Paddy… Read more “Farewell to the Class of 2019”
The story of Chris, Luke and the Golden Jacket
This is Chris Baillie – ready for action in Vicar St last Feb – armed with his golden suit. He came to me with an idea shortly… Read more “The story of Chris, Luke and the Golden Jacket”
What happens in between…
If you’re injured, going to a physio is a good first step but it won’t mean much if you don’t do the exercises she prescribes you afterwards.… Read more “What happens in between…”
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist”.
A few years ago, Kenny Werner was the head piano tutor on the Sligo Jazz Project. To begin his first masterclass of the week, he asked each… Read more ““Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist”.”
Theme Announced!
And so the wonderful theme for Theme Night #24 has been signed, sealed, and delivered to the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning… Read more “Theme Announced!”
Theme Night #24
And so the page is blank again. What instruments do we need? Who is available? What will be the showstoppers? Who will come out of nowhere to… Read more “Theme Night #24”
“You can’t win anything with kids”
So said football pundit Alan Hansen famously on Match of the Day at the start of the 1995-96 Premier League season. The comment was made in relation… Read more ““You can’t win anything with kids””
How Can I Keep From Singing
Here’s a video of the performance mentioned in yesterday’s blog.
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