Tiny Pleasures #248: A Nice Gig
Thanks for having me, Itinerant Spirits. It was lovely to play in your bluestone acoustics filled with lovely people, staff and punters. (Photo of post-gig happy face.)
Tiny Pleasures #240: Piano
Since I was little, playing the piano has always fixed a gloomy mood. The familiarity and magic that my fingers can draw from this big instrument is something I am exceedingly grateful for. Tonight I've been writing a song and that's an even better drug than just playing.
Tiny Pleasures #37: Tuned Ukuleles
In preparation for my first ukulele class of the year, I tuned all of my ukuleles. They say that a house of tuned instruments makes a house in tune. I'm not sure that's the only requirement, but it certainly makes my ears and heart happy to have them all in tune and ready to play.
Happiness as Anarchy #295: Melbourne Ukulele Festival
It is always a pleasure to play the Melbourne Ukulele Festival. I wondered as I headed down to the city on Friday whether it was a good idea or not, given there's a nasty little virus high-speed globetrotting right now. I guess I'll never know the answer to that question, but I am awfully glad