Up and running ...

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I started the month with an Open Mic performance at Banshee's - and did another one around the 15th.  It was fun playing with Logan, the local drummer.  I'm sure there'll be other collaborations.

After a three-year break, I re-enrolled in the online "I Heart Songwriting Club" and I’ve already written a few songs.   My previous enrolment yielded so many songs and I'm looking forward to crafting more this time around.  

I've released two songs already this year and am preparing to release a third in June.  It's about Peter Norman, so fits well with the upcoming Olympics.  I'll post a link when it's up and running.  Hah!

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