Inspiration: Nina Simone

Nina Simone was studying to be a classical pianist, but got sidetracked by her evening job playing jazz to help support her studies in classical piano at Juilliard School of Music. I can relate, on a much smaller, less talented kinda scale. While studying for a degree in music I became as much interested in [...]

Download: Galway Rain – demo.

London

I’ve had the house to myself again today, so after spending a while in town being sociable I came home and spent the evening playing with the cat, cooking dinner, and demoing a song. This song is one that popped up in the video clips from a gig I did in January, so I’ve been [...]

Photos: easter chocolatey goodness

Photo on 2010-04-04 at 13.50

I took photos of my Easter chocolate this year, just for the hell of it. I was home alone on Easter morning, before going off to spend time with my brother and his family for dinner that evening. I wasn’t feeling well, so eating loads of chocolate perhaps wasn’t the best idea to be honest. [...]

Rainy days.

rain out my window

It’s been raining so much this week. I’m typing this to avoid actually having to go outside and head to town to meet some friends. But honestly, I’m just gonna let the rain ease off a little. However, the rain is good for forcing me to stay indoors and work on some music for a [...]