Sydney road-tripping ...

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I recently went down to Sydney for a 40-year high school reunion (the first time I'd attended).  A friend co-ordinates Songs on Stage, providing performance opportunities for songwriters and other musicians. I regularly join the online version of these nights and Russ suggested I get involved in some live events while in Sydney.  

We arrived in Hurstville on a Wednesday night and left for Surry Hills soon after. There was an Open Mic night at the Fat Angel and I performed a few songs there. I felt the audience really engage when I spoke about writing "No Place to Go".  It was an awesome night and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

In funny co-incidence the Hurstville pub where we stayed was one I used to drink at and I even played there once!

On Thursday I was at the Captain Cook Hotel in the Rocks, another Songs on Stage event. This one had a different feel to the Fat Angel. There were a few people accompanying the artists. Timing was an issue because they didn’t know my songs well, so overall it wasn't such a positive experience for me.

Another friend was playing on Friday night at the Kurnell Rec Club.  He invited me to do a few songs between sets.  Scotty and Bianca were great - and Russ came along for a listen, too. I played five of my songs before I was accosted mid-song by a lady who was somewhat intoxicated.  She requested I play something she and her current cohort could dance to. I decided the break was over, so gave the dance music honour to Scotty. What a fun night! 

I went to my reunion on Saturday and enjoyed catching up with some of my old school friends.  Quite a few people asked about my music, even those I hadn't realised were taking an interest!

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