The first week of October was fairly crazy. In the days following my music trip to Plymouth besides doing some design work and trying to deal with house and yard stuff I was pretty busy. Hospice Memorial Service. On Tuesday, October 4, Mercy Hospice held a memorial service for all the patients and that had passed on during the previous year.… Read more →
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Opening for Tom Paxton
Music wise, I have had a lot going on. Even with Kathy’s art exhibit, I managed to keep going to several open mics. I had a few gigs and went to a few concerts too. My regular design work schedule was also very busy. October 1, opening for Tom Paxton: One of the big highlights I guess had to be opening… Read more →
Have a great day!
With Kathy’s reception and Life Celebration completed, I had my first gig at Luthier’s coming up. Luthier’s (Easthampton, MA) is my musical home away from home. Many of the videos I post are from the open mic there. The community of friends I have there was the bedrock of my support while Kathy was sick with Huntington’s and the funeral… Read more →
Reunion: A stop in Bethlehem
MUSIC: I decided that since I was driving to the reunion in Georgia I might as well try to hit some open mics on the way. I figured, “It’s my vacation, too.” I have never “gone on tour” as a musician. Since there were so many church coffee houses in New England Kathy and I could commute to most of them.… Read more →
The Huntington’s Waltz
CAREGIVING, MUSIC & LIFE: I started thinking about this song some time after Kathy passed away. At the caregivers support group at UConn, I mentioned how I wish I could “do something.” I was thinking I could be trained to run a support group or advise people. Now I realize that counseling should be done by counselors – with professional training.… Read more →
A big night at the Towne Crier
Music-wise things have been fairly busy. I continue to go to open mics to try different things and because it gives me someplace to go. I’ve also been trying to transition from my “Open-mic Therapy” tour to a “Break-even tour.” So, I have reworked my publicity materials, taking photos of myself and emailing venues. My big night On June 5th,… Read more →
Open Mic Therapy Tour: So Far, So Good.
Music: I have found that music is my medicine. It makes me feel better. And being in front of an audience is wonderful. I still have a long way to go to get my performance skills up to the level I want. But, it is fun getting there. Happy Birthday: My friend Charlie and I went to the Luthier’s open mic… Read more →