Sometimes, running a big group of musicians, sorting out rehearsals, bookings, transport, loading, unloading and setting up of equipment, arrangement of new material, promotion and all the rest of it, can feel remarkably like high stakes plate juggling. Musicians quickly learn that they need to take their responsibilities, as members of a performing group that... Continue Reading →
Who’s fooling who?
I found this sub heading in the religion and ethics section of our preferred news website this morning: “Is it time that all religions accepted evolution as fact in line with the majority of scientists?” Well, this little snippet has coincided with my son, Jamie, starting to learn philosophy with his new Religious Studies teacher,... Continue Reading →
Trusting to the End… And Warriors All the Way
Without God’s grace we age like failing white goods, purposeless and ’in the way’ until we get dumped on the tip. But with God’s grace we become warriors, on the front line - where all the action is. (the thoughts behind our song 'Closer to You') OK. I give in, I admit it. I probably... Continue Reading →