(so is this post) Some thoughts on singing, change and a question from Priya “Why are you really here?” That was the question my yoga teacher, Priya, asked our small group. A short question that should have been easy to answer. Unfortunately, she had asked Read More …
Author: Gordon Webber
It’s the few who make you appreciate the many.
I have a regular gig in a venue that attracts people who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. If the management knows the clients are celebrating they take them a dessert with a happy anniversary/birthday message written in chocolate, I arrive at the table at the Read More …
Gain but at what cost?
Last week I was looking forward to a regular once a month engagement. I have a few select venues where I perform regularly for a greatly reduced fee, this is because, not only are they venues I enjoy playing, but more importantly I get loads Read More …
Long time no see
I haven’t been here for some time, it’s probably because during the lock-down I haven’t done very much so not had much to say. My routine has been very, very routine. Get up, don’t go out, do things indoors then go back to bed.Although everywhere Read More …
My first ever online RANT!
I can’t remember the last time I posted a rant, I dont’ think I ever have. If somebody does something I think is stupid I will usually take the piss and make a joke of it. I suppose this is a coping mechanism that I Read More …
Stay at home and enjoy The Human Jukebox online
Initial gig 25th March 2020 As soon as the Government advised people to stay away from restaurants and bars my work began to get cancelled and, by the time the time they announced that venues were being instructed to close, all of the regular engagements Read More …
Ignorance is bliss! (but not to those close to it). I just found this month old blog that was sitting in the wait to publish box!
I have a theory about why some people request to sit at the table nearest the musician. Most go there because they love the music, however I am starting to believe that some request that table because of a desire to be the centre of Read More …
Very Frightening but surprisingly fulfilling.
In these blogs I do not usually name the venues I am writing about because the laugh/rant is at their expense. This blog strays from the norm. Last night I was employed to perform my Human Jukebox act at Smoque at the Coney. It is Read More …
Honest, but tinged with a little envy and resentment.
Last nights acoustic gig was great fun, small venue, but really cool vibe with nice people, 70% (or more) were there for the music. No noisy drunks, nice compliments, good requests (I knew the songs) and free drinks sent over. I was performing on a Read More …
Your curry tastes of toothpaste !
For some time I have had the privilege to work in a very wonderful Michlin starred Indian restaurant. Part of the deal is that I get a take-away meal at the end of the evening, I love (and have been to) India many times so Read More …