Russ, yeah, appreciation by clients of studio work is nice, but nothing gives you that frisson like a bunch of people clapping!

Mind you, that's a little demonstrative for the average jazz crowd!

Hello all.

I was playing gigs up to Dec 2019. In March, we moved to Webb City/Joplin MO.

There are playing opportunities here but I’ve passed on them. I’ve lost interest in gigging at this point.

I do have my Genos and my Roland RD2000 set up and I try to play one or the other each day.. just for my own enjoyment.

Time will tell if I gig again. Right now I’m enjoying time with grandkids, a new puppy(crazy enough to get one at 71) and electric bicycling.

😊

They say grandkids and pets keep you young, can you tell us what the name and brred of the pup is please?

I love dogs but have had cats since I have been married lol. Also, I have 13 grandkids so, I am a busy boy when not doing my stuff.


Allan

Lock down can destroys our desires, playing music is one of them. There have been times when I had to push myself to play my keyboard; once I got to playing, I did not want to stop.

John C.

I am the same way, John. When I was playing out three times a week, it was automatic that I prepare for the gig. Now, my need isn't as urgent and I have to look farther ahead, but when I sit down, the morning's gone.

John,
Mental health is so important, we need to be discipled in our mind especially these days. Going to our "pick me up" like our music, singing or other hobby is even more vital to continue. There is so much tearing us down,we need to stand strong for ourselves and our family.

Anxiety and fear has taken chucks out of our tough exterier, but we can take back our space - including our head space. Just by doing what we know nourishes our soul.

Fourtunately we have modern technology ( love or hate it) if we use it as a tool we can keep in touch and use it to our advantage. We can jam together even when we are forced apart. Make a quick track and forward it to the group and get someone or many to add to that single track to create a master piece. Like we do on this forum even just talking. There are ways of doing your thing, but maybe just a little differently.


Allan

Well said Allan

DO NOT, DO NOT run from something you hate.
Run to something you love.

Human beings hate change, so they fight the change, wanting to hold on to what they have; this is a formula for unhappiness.

Run to your family, your music, your hobbies. Helping others has a magic effect, it helps you to forget you.
John C.

Hello

Our new baby is a female Pug

I always felt you needed to be pretty crazy to consider music as a career, so a little extra craziness just feels like more of the same! 🤪