I am of an age at which starting new habits or routines is unusual and often difficult. We become set in our patterns and are loath to change them – which is why when it comes time to make a change, having a supportive community around you is so incredibly valuable. An institution of seven… More »
I’ve been able to add quite a few cities to the list of places I’ve played in front of audiences this year. I regret that Huzhou, China is not one of them, even though I just came back from there. Huzhou – which is about three hours’ drive away from Shanghai – is twelve time… More »
Short post today – Saw a thing on the Neil Gaimon tumblr site the other day that felt really, really, close to home. Also, it involves David Bowie, so: https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/166082106996/my-friend-told-me-a-story-he-hadnt-told-anyone
Ok, so it’s been a little over a year of performing live now. Have really been enjoying it, and just about every night out is better than the one before. Just about, that is. For those of us who tend towards the self-critical, one of the hardest things to do is to backslide. And yes,… More »
As the king of understatement, I’ll say the past 10 days or so have been pretty eventful. By which I mean the following: Sept 15 – played at an open mic at Article 24, Allston, MA Sept 16 – played at an open mic at Bill’s Pizza, Newton Centre, MA Sept 17 – played at… More »
I’ve spent bits of my career going from town to town (up and down the dial…) and from hotel room to hotel room. As much as that part of the life description is exactly as I’d dreamed as a teenager, the majority of that time has been travel for work rather than for playing music.… More »
I have a lot of baggage. Literally, I have a lot of baggage – see examples at right. Over one two-day period here in August I started the day with a hiking pack and an overnight bag, transitioned to a guitar case to play an open mic, and then grabbed my carry-on and computer bag… More »
It’s been a lively and busy summer so far, and last night I just did my 21st open mic night since first getting back out on the stage last September. It’s been a transformative experience, and I am incredibly appreciative of the community of artists that I have been able to find, particularly in Newton,… More »
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. In other words, I am once again sitting in Massachusetts, but only for a short time. The last two weeks were Edmonton and the Jersey shore, and next week is Berlin. I have actually spent the 4th here in the US, which has been a little bit… More »
Played my 12th open mic last night since getting back to the stage. I am incredibly happy for the opportunity to perform my songs and for the support from the community of musicians around me as well as from Jen (without whom I don’t know I’d be able to do this). Still, I get frustrated.… More »