So I wrote that last post just before I headed off to attend the Flogging Molly Cruise with a plan to wander around with a sign on my guitar that said, “Free Songs. Ask me for my catalog =)” and a one-page song list in my pocket, mostly my Frank Turner covers and originals accompanied by little descriptions so people could choose what suited them.
In my last post, I wrote, “I don’t know what, but here’s hoping that something outrageously awesome happens this year.” That was kind of my attitude for the cruise, and holy crap! Not only did I play for a great many wonderfully attentive little audiences by the poolside, in private island cabanas and other places, which is the most I’d dreamed could happen. But just from having my guitar on me all the time, I wound up as an unofficial cabin gig opener for the painfully talented Will Varley, played a cabin gig to Beans on Toast, and I got to play one of my specially written cruise songs as an “intermission” during FRANK TURNER’S England Keep My Bones Love Hope Strength charity set!! (Video of the latter is here.)
So that was a pretty surreal weekend and I will try to keep the momentum going, though that is a pretty tall order.
Now. My immediate next plan is a showcase/extravaganza to celebrate the ending of my Throwaway Song of the Week project (even though it’s actually somewhat bittersweet that it’s ending). I hope everyone can either attend the party or watch the live stream (details coming soon)!
My priority in general is now going to be playing out as much as possible, anywhere they’ll have me. I want to keep getting more and more practice until my stage presence becomes internationally renowned! So if you can help me get booked in any kind of performing situation at all, get at me.