Now That's What I Call Music!
Dear Reader – Teenage Theme Night #24 took place last weekend, and it was a joy from start to finish. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing The themes that the teenagers choose are always very different to those.
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There's a Lad Works down the Lanterns Swears he's Jesus
Dear Reader – This week’s title is the Sligo version of the first single from the Theme Night album, released today. Courtesy of a letter reader earlier this year. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Do you remember.
Get the Theme Night album this Friday!
Dear Reader – Let me give you the bad news first… *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Supply chain issues. The catchphrase of 2021 has struck again and unfortunately delayed the release of the forthcoming Theme.
As Time Goes By...
Dear Reader – I spent some time with a few really good friends at the weekend. It’s the first time we met since we all turned 40. And the conversations were a bit different as a result. So this letter is all about.
Yeah, but who wrote it?
Dear Reader – Even the best writers need great players to bring their music alive, and even the best players need great writers to make them something nice to play. There is no need to pitch one profession against the.
How to make friends...
Dear Reader – This James Clear quote links the first two sections of today’s letter nicely. “Friendship happens on the way to something else. If you “try to meet new people” it feels weird and forced. The more you aim.
Go ahead - Jump!
Dear Reader – “Firstly, you need to decide whether you’re jumping or not. If the answer is yes, then take small steps to make sure that happens”. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing The above quote is my.
Going to the chapel...
Dear Reader – After a few really special gigs over the last month or so, things have calmed down for a while, and I am looking forward to a few big weddings in my circle of family and friends over the next few weeks..
Announcement - Theme Night #28
Dear Reader – I’m excited today to show you the title and cover art of the forthcoming Theme Night Album… *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing …and to announce Theme Night #28! The first live theme night in almost 2.
From a Distance
Dear Reader – From a distance, our younger days look blue, we forget the clouds and rain. From a distance, I want to trust in you, even if you cause me pain. From a distance, this week there’ll be harmony which will.
The Way I Dreamed It
Dear Reader – I wrote a piano instrumental with this title once. It’s mainly sad and even a bit dark but resolves every so often to a major and more hopeful melody. It sets the mood nicely for this week’s letter -.
The Big Comeback!
Dear Reader – We make our long-awaited return to the Hawk’s Well stage this week. Government restrictions say that the shows can be just over an hour long, but I can’t wait to show you what we will pack into that time..
Finally - a gig announcement!
Dear Reader – So I promised you a non-Tuesday letter when our upcoming gigs were ready to announce. Well they are, so here you go! If you’re interested, make sure not to be too far from your computer, phone, or the.
Reconnecting with Music
Dear Reader – I was out with some friends last night, and we spoke about the crucial moments in our lives where the musical spark was lit, where things just clicked, where the real connection began. It was amazing to.
(Almost) Announcements...
Dear Reader – Our hopes of a return to live music have been dashed many times in the last 18 months. Today will tell if our time is finally coming again. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing I wrote last week about.
The Last Week of Summer
Dear Reader – Depending on your circumstances, this week will signal the imminent end of freedom, the dreaded return of colder weather, or perhaps the welcome return of routine. I hope you’re feeling OK about it. *All.
North Dublin's finest...
Dear Reader – I’m channeling my inner Bertie Ahern this week as we bunker down in Luke’s studio to put the finishing touches to the Theme Night Album. *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing One of the big jobs this.
What's The Motto With You?
Dear Reader – Thanks for reading this week’s letter. Inspired today by Kellie Harrington… *All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing “Perennial winners end up just being satisfied with not having lost. For new winners.