This was a new challenge for the teenagers – the first virtual ever teenage theme night. And they were magnificent – the shows surpassed all my expectations.… Read more “Reflections on Teenage Theme Night #21.”
Month: November 2020
Sunday Music #2
So here’s the second in the series of Sunday blogs – where I share some of my favourite music from the week gone by. So – it… Read more “Sunday Music #2”
Hopes dashed but spirits lifted…
If I’m being honest, yesterday was really disappointing. We had planned 6 live Theme Night shows in the Hawk’s Well for December, as well as being asked… Read more “Hopes dashed but spirits lifted…”
Postladies and receptionists…
“No-one thanks the postman for doing his job”. So said the famous Welsh goal-kicker Neil Jenkins to his then Irish equivalent Ronan O’Gara in 2001. The message?… Read more “Postladies and receptionists…”
When the joke is on you…
On one of my early away trips with the Sligo football team, I spilt a pint of Miwadi orange on my jeans. So I went into the… Read more “When the joke is on you…”
Love and affection
We were doing some recording today and a bandmate spoke about his guitars, and how they hadn’t been feeling loved during lockdown. We laughed and slagged him… Read more “Love and affection”
More thieves!
Episode 2 of Tuesday Trivia… Today I build on last week’s theme of popular songs borrowing from classical music. Featuring examples from Paul Simon, Ralph McTell and… Read more “More thieves!”
Bruce v Eddie
Music blogger Gabe Anderson says here not to worry about getting back on the road – that you’ll get back doing it when everyone else does, and… Read more “Bruce v Eddie”
Sunday music #1
A new Sunday slot on the blog today – while we all have a bit more time to listen, I’m going to share some music. So –… Read more “Sunday music #1”
Ten quick years of contented collaboration…
On Nov 19th 2010 I got to play piano on the stage in the Hawk’s Well Theatre for the first time. It was as part of a… Read more “Ten quick years of contented collaboration…”
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