Tony, I don’t mind at all I’m down on Boston after the Sox took the series
1. With a Genos, Pa4x , Clavinova CVP 307 and an s970 not thinking about any more gear, enough is enough. When I’m not gigging I enjoy switching off playing the Genos, 4x or Clavinova. I use the Clavinova for piano solo and don’t use it’s arranger features. S970 I use when we are in Florida.
3. I have plenty of stamina at 66, at my annual physical this week the doc asked what are you doing to be in such a healthy state. I told him drink a lot, smoke a lot and don’t eat. ( just kidding with that part). Actually I don’t drink, smoke and try to eat in moderation.
4. I was a late comer played my first gig at 55 and never played with a band or other musicians, so the rehearsals aren’t in the picture.
5. Memorization was never a strong point but I play quite a few tunes from memory for piano solo that I learned in my late teens early 20s. Great to have tablets in 2018, especially when you can call up the lead sheet from Songbook or Playlist
6. I travel pretty light and with a Rock N Roller dolly I don’t mind. Thanks to Gary for the suggestions on quick set up break down time.
7. I’m finished buying gear for the immediate future and maybe forever.
8. Creativity? I never had a lot of it and the little I had probably went down the drain when I spent my early 20s to mid 30s riding the train to where ever there was a party. Regrets? I have a few but then again to few to mention
.... but if I had to do it over I would have never jumped on board that party train. The good news I got off it 34 years ago.
Bottom line I’m a frustrated musician but have to be grateful for the many, many blessings in my life.
... tell my wife !!! ...
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