Back in the game

Last night, I went out for the first time and participated in an acoustic open mic. I had a lot of fun. I tried out a new song I wrote last week, did a couple Threefold songs and ended with a Carpenters cover.

I've really had the burn to get back out playing music in front of people. Yesterday was the first time I'd performed by myself. I've always had someone with me until now. It was exciting and fun for me. We'll see what happens with it.

Inspiration

You never know when inspiration is going to strike. Last night, as I was loading out from a gig at which I ran sound, a song hit me out of nowhere. By the time I was done loading the trailer, I had the whole thing laid out in my mind.

I raced home to my notpad and madly scratched out the words that were flowing through my mind. After about 15 minutes, it was finished. Finally. I broke through the blockage in my mind. And I was really satisfied with the results as well. I was so excited, I couldn't sleep. Today, I put the polish on it, and all is well. I'm off to the races now. One down...

songwriting blues

For the past couple weeks, I've had that feeling inside that it's time to start writing songs again. Everyday, I sit down with my guitar for an hour or more, ready to pen my next musical creation. However, the songs are eluding me. I'm feeling rusty and out of shape.

I've never been much of a lyrics guy, and I've always written with someone else. I've always done alright in collaborative settings, but doing this on my own is really challenging me. I have a bunch of nebulous ideas and hooks floating out there, I just need to gather them all together and put something together! I'm sure that's easier said than done.

To be honest, I don't really know what my goal is with all of this for today. I just feel like I have something inside me waiting to be created...