Long Hot Aussie Summer
5,500 miles. That’s 8,800 kilometers, folks, for those of us who are metric. And that’s how far I have driven over the last 6 weeks, rambling between festivals and gigs during this long hot Aussie Summer. I’ve traversed an amazing range of country: from the humid semi-tropical north, the high mountain country and deep outback desert… My latest adventures started somewhat tentatively at Sydney International airport, while I waited for my GPS to work out that it was no longer in …
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise!
First, I have to say – the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise lives up to its’ name. The gigs, line-up, audience and atmosphere are fantastic. And that’s not just for a day or two, everyone keeps up this standard (and pace) for a WEEK. Nothin’ but a veritable ship of bluesin’ fools… The Preacher and I started well; straight to the Lido deck bar to soak up the sunshine and bustling ambience over drinks with Aunt Carol and Ellie. Getting everybody aboard is an …
Outback adventures & moving experiences...
I am SO far behind in my blog, gentle reader, that I resolve to do a ‘double blog’ to catch up! Last time…fabulous New York City…now – after a couple of quick last minute gigs in the US - it was off to Canada for a flying visit! Edmonton Labatt’s International Blues Festival is a wonderful festival – great organization (thanks Cam & Carol!), great line-up, and really great audience. These folks pride themselves on a high quality ‘no repeat’ …
Bright Lights, Big City - New York City!
From last blog... We left our intrepid traveler lost in the wilds of Northern Pennsylvania, in picturesque Wellsboro – a town that looks like the setting of the movie ‘Groundhog Day’. The pretty town of Wellsboro has a main street lined with working heritage gas lamps and is home to my gracious host Steve Belcher, bassist with Bluegrass band ‘The Hickory Project’. After our great gig at ‘The Barn’ - see last blog - I was invited to hang with Steve & the …
July festivals in the US…and other stories!
How cool is it to hear your one of your songs played on the in-flight Blues channel while flying from Australia to America?! (Thank-you Bill Wax, host and programmer at XM Sirius ‘Bluesville’!) It’s the first of July and I am headed back to the US for more Summer… After interminable hours of travel, I found myself singing - ‘Chicago! Chicago! It’s a helluva town!’- as I watched a game of gridiron football at the O’Hare ‘Hooters’ Sports Bar. …
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VERY FUNNY. I wrote a song about having my mouth washed out with soap for swearing that I did too and then EGO the old skyhooks number and then finished off with KISS, I was made for loving you baby. There goes all my credability. I've just finished an album of classic womens blues with Margret RoadKnight. It's a beauty, where can I send one to? Love ya and keep on rockin. xxxx Lil' Fi