To A New Beginning

It's good to be back!

Presently my life is undergoing a momentous change of direction, and it's nothing to do with the uncertainties brought about by Brexit or the Orange Leader's petulant intent to start WWIII.

It is all to do with the forthcoming 2-3 months of travelling with Miss P,  followed by a two year Music Academy Degree course, starting in September.

To say I'm simply 'excited' about the future is an injustice to feelings. I am f*%^ing over-the-moon!

While away from this page (18 months) my family increased with the addition of 2 more grand-children to join little Zack; they are Seth and Isabeau.

They are the cutest and sweetest babies ever, and I'm not saying it because they're my grandchildren. They just are.

Meanwhile, I've been busy working and recording music in preparation for the oncoming academy course, and even found time to play a gig at my local pub for friends and family.

My first gig back in the UK went well

Big bro was there to lend a hand with his sublime harmonies

I intend to post frequent reports of our travels as I want to keep a diary of what promises to be a trip of a life-time.

I will be in sunny climes, travelling and writing songs. Terrible hard work, I know, but someone's got to do it !

A sight-seeing journey interspersed with music, in the company of my beloved Miss P. Yessss!

We will spend half the time in Lisbon

Oh, I nearly forgot to mention the new addition to the household!

CherryBot is being taught by Miss P to interact with us. Not exactly the pet cat I wanted but...it'll have to do for now. At least we don't need to ask the neighbour to feed her while we're away and the place doesn't smell of cat-tray :)

CherryBot is as cute as she is clever

The journey starts next weekend.

Ciao for now!

Something I rarely do...

...is promote my music, but now that I've found an old CD of a song I wrote about 3 years ago - I've  decided to post it on YouTube.

It's a home recording, simple and unplugged, and it refers to the last stages of my relationship with Madeleine.

It was written around the time when she started telling me what I was thinking and predicting what I was about say.

The time when she started "Talking For Me"

A time when almost everyone around us could foresee our demise.

Everyone...but me.

whttp://youtu.be/eX81QPi2d_w

Update from Paradise - A night to remember

My Sunday night gig at Moynihan´s Bar started around 21:30, when I decided to start playing despite the fact there was only one table of three customers present. Just as I started to sing, one of the three asked the barman for the bill and I thought; that´s it - early night for me! No point playing if there are no cutomers. I don´t get paid handsomely to entertain the bar staff.

Just as my first song was coming to an end I noticed a group of four people come up the stairs and take the table right in front of the stage. By the time I finished the second song another 4 tables and at least 12 more people had arrived. The place was filling up steadily and I was in my element.

Some 10 minutes later my pal from London, Frank, who´s on a week´s holiday, arrived with some people.

A while later,Victor, a friend who is a singer with a local band, also turned up. I persuaded him to sing a couple of songs and the night really took off.

I love the adoration directed at me by the crowd when I´m giving a good performance. Priceless. Who doesn´t like to be liked?

By midnight, after two T Shirt changes and some 3000 calories lighter, I packed up the guitar and joined the revellers for a well deserved drink. My way of replenishing lost calories. The best way I know. If anyone knows a better, more enjoyable way please leave a comment below.

After a couple of cold pints of beer, a group of us went down the road to The Warm Up Bar, where, rumour had it, a jamming session was underway.

At Warm Up, the stage was set and the place packed with musicians and their friends. Brilliant atmosphere as we all started to take turns to play and sing.

Victor, Dennis, Nathan, Juan, Lisandra and myself sang and played until 4 am. Unexpected, unrehearsed and utterly fabulous; easily the best ever jam session I have been involved in.

I say a special thanks to Victor for his stunning stage presence and brilliant voice and also to beautiful Lisandra, who demontrates how kind nature can be to some people by giving them singing talent and physical beauty in unimaginable proportions.

I for one would have carried on had the bar owner decided to keep the place open. I believe so would all  the others. Pure enjoyment, playing and singing for no reward other than self gratification and sharing magical moments with friends.

Friends united by their interested in good music and having fun. Friends I will cherish for ever more.

Priceless experience. As the old saying goes, the best things in life are free.

I am so looking forward to the next session. And this time I will take pics to better share the experience with you.

:)

DD Peartree

DD will go far, its only a matter of time. Talented songwriter with a voice to die for. Go nephew.Please check out youtube for more. Search for DD Peartree.