Category: Playing in a band
I was talking to a fellow musician recently about balancing “overexposure” and “underexposure” as a performing and/or recording artist. I think it’s a very interesting area of discussion and inevitably one that will provoke all…
I have always been a passionate advocate of original creative music. As Nick Cody, I have also blogged extensively about those artists who have inspired me over the decades. Many of these artists I have…
The importance of working on the business and working “in the business” I was reflecting today on the importance and difference of “working on the business” and “working in the business” Many artists who are…
I just returned from playing at the excellent Lagoa Guitar Festival in Portugal and have been reflecting on “the music business” and the ingredients that are needed for an artist to actually make a living…
This is one of my favorite moments, just before going on stage. Its an emotional cocktail that is quite unique as it’s impossible to know what is going to happen next. This photo was taken…
My producer once famously commented “A live gig is worth ten rehearsals” and I have realised how true this is. Audiences and venues can vary massively and I have some to have a whole new…
One of the key lessons I have learned in recent times is the importance of ongoing practice and musical refinements. Of course I always knew about the need for both of these things, but playing…
The Small Change Diaries just got back from playing two 40 minute sets at The Grove in Leeds. The Grove is a longstanding venue in Leeds that reminds me of a classic New York venue.…
A couple years ago after forming “The Small Change Diaries” I suddenly thought “How on earth are we going to amplify these ukuleles when it comes to live performances?” I then embarked on a long…
The reality of playing live is quite a different experience than being in a rehearsal situation. Our producer Carl Rosamond regularly comments “One live appearance is worth 10 rehearsals” and in my view he is…