Similar to DNJ and DonM, I don't sit at the keyboard and practice songs I already know, but instead, my spare time at the keyboard in the office is spent learning new songs and making changes to those I already know. Over these many years I've tried to learn at least one new song per week, which I believe is a noteworthy goal. Not only does it help sharpen your skills, it also allows you to broaden your musical horizons. This week is Saint Patrick's Day parties--non-stop! The first one was yesterday and the final one is Friday. It's the highest demand holiday other than the month of December, which is non-stop Christmas parties.

Obviously, you get tired of playing the same dozen or so, traditional Irish tunes, Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Irish Lullaby, etc... So when Eddie (btweengigs) Shoemaker sent me a link to a novelty tune called The Drunken Scotsman I decided to learn it. It took a couple hours to get the lyrics down and select the right style, but it's a fun tune to sing. I'm not sure how the audiences will react, though. I tried it last night, but the audience seemed indifferent to it. I'd like to read your opinions.



Cheers,

Gary