A friend of mine recently told me that he was at a party in the house next door to Bono’s. It was summertime and the party was… Read more “What does Bono sing in his garden?”
Month: October 2019
A Year of Wednesdays
Every Wednesday morning for almost a year now I have seen a counsellor. Or psychotherapist – depending on what part of the country in which you live… Read more “A Year of Wednesdays”
A career in a creative industry…
…is certainly not all roses. It’s easier in many ways to have a regular job and create on the side. I met a man this morning who… Read more “A career in a creative industry…”
Who can you trust?
If you talk to people who were out last night and are back to work tomorrow, today (Monday) feels like Sunday. And when they get back to… Read more “Who can you trust?”
A Day in the Life…
I loved this post yesterday – 24 hours in the life of Seamie O’Dowd. And I thought of some of the teenagers who took part in this… Read more “A Day in the Life…”
Stand your ground
A stage can be a lonely place to be if things are going wrong. Hundreds of people looking at you, willing you to get it right, but… Read more “Stand your ground”
There’s something special about an orchestra…
Last night we were rehearsing for Sunday’s Sligo Live Symphony of Dance event. It will feature 3 DJs, the 64-piece Sligo Academy of Music Sinfionetta, guest vocalists… Read more “There’s something special about an orchestra…”
It could be worse…
Just imagine… You get a flat tyre on your way to work. You can’t drive any further so you pull in on the side of the road.… Read more “It could be worse…”
Making mistakes…
Today I was trying to come up with ideas for the design of the package that will contain the CD which in turn will contain the tracks… Read more “Making mistakes…”
Class is permanent
9 – Amy Winehouse 7 – Adele 6 – Elton John 4- The Beatles 3 – Birdy 2 – Ed Sheeran, Radiohead, Bonnie Tyler, Sam Smith These… Read more “Class is permanent”