So said Antoine Batiste’s trombone teacher to him in David Simon’s New-Orleans based HBO series Treme. Great advice. He’s basically saying that the two most important things… Read more “Straight ahead and strive for tone!”
Month: November 2019
Vicar St Part Deux
Read all you need to know about our return to Vicar St in 2020 below. Title: Theme Night #26 – Ireland in Song Date: Thursday April 23,… Read more “Vicar St Part Deux”
Man vs Computer
I had today’s blog sorted, or so I thought. I told a story this morning from years ago, when I said I knew a tune on a… Read more “Man vs Computer”
Who should we listen to?
Recently one regular reader of my blog told me (in a nice way) that sometimes he felt they were too long. Within 24 hours, and completely independently… Read more “Who should we listen to?”
Knowing the future…
Imagine there was a facility in the world which could tell us all the date of our future death. Now imagine you could choose whether to avail… Read more “Knowing the future…”
The second time.
Second season syndrome. Second album syndrome. Second night syndrome. It’s the same basic idea each time. You produce a great season, a great album, or a great… Read more “The second time.”
Strength in Numbers
Last night the 5th annual Sligo Sings took place. It featured 10 choirs and over 400 singers, and it was an entirely enjoyable evening. The finale featured… Read more “Strength in Numbers”
Magic moments…
It ended up being quite funny. Even though the sentiment at the time was very serious. It happened during a gig a few years ago. a guy… Read more “Magic moments…”
Showtime!
It was tight, but I’d like to say a huge thanks to Tony Mohan, and to my dad and aunt for conspiring to get the albums down… Read more “Showtime!”
A different Year of Wednesdays…
It was the most enjoyable class I have ever taken. Wednesday afternoons in the Newpark School of Music. Ensemble class. You have three hours – now go… Read more “A different Year of Wednesdays…”
