When you’re a musician, part of your job is to satisfy existing fans – another part is to attract new ones. And it can be easy to… Read more “When you’re a fan…”
Month: October 2019
Apologising
Today I received an apology. A proper one. A man looked me in the eye and told me how sorry he was for something that happened almost… Read more “Apologising”
“Are you busy?”
Did you have to go to jail,Put your house up for sale, did you get a good lawyer?I hope you didn’t catch a tan,I hope you’ll find… Read more ““Are you busy?””
Podcasting
Ray McAndrew and Mary Kennedy have been recording The Kendy and Raybo Podcast for over a year now. They have put out 61 episodes and have gained… Read more “Podcasting”
Assumptions
I heard a new proverb today. New to me that is. And when considering whether to share it or not, I tried two assumptions. Everyone has heard… Read more “Assumptions”
Wine and Song
If a wine is good, it’s possible to enjoy it decades after it was bottled. The colour, taste and most of all label will give away its… Read more “Wine and Song”
Waves
The thing about waves is that there’s always another one. And when you’re in the water and they’re coming thick and fast, there is no room in… Read more “Waves”
Do you like new things?
Billy Beane revolutionised baseball. The team he managed – The Oakland Athletics were one of the poor relations in their league. Before the 2002 season started, they… Read more “Do you like new things?”
A handwritten note…
This morning a friend who had a recent bereavement in his family thanked me for a handwritten card I sent him. I was also told a story… Read more “A handwritten note…”
The end of the tour
“Why did you choose music over football?” ‘Did you like the bouncy castle we brought you a few months ago?” “Are you going to teach your son… Read more “The end of the tour”