Welcome back. An even bigger welcome back to those that read the last episode and lived to tell the tale. I'll try to make this one a bit shorter.
First up, happy birthday to my great mate Bing. He celebrated in style by playing two gigs in two days. I was fortunate enough to be in the crowd for last night's boogie experience at Huitker Studios in downtown Curtin. Seeing George play all his own compositions is just fabulous. Any mug can play other people's songs but to put it all out there on the line takes a special kind of drive and determination. In true Bing spirit, the gig went from bliss to quiet rage.
George Huitker - What Makes It Rain - https://youtu.be/ateArN2kZtU
Last time around I revealed my mad plan to listen to all of my CDs. Well, I'm happy to report that it's going quite well. They are on the shelves in sort of a logical order and I'm playing them as they are stacked. This does mean that some bands who have a lot of albums get their entire discography aired in order. That's fun as I can reflect on how they have developed (or not). I've also already unearthed some magnificent tracks that I had long forgotten about.
Steven Winwood - While You See A Chance - https://youtu.be/0j6g_uUhH2c
Last night I found myself feeling a little blue. It was nothing major but I knew that I needed cheering up and to drag myself out of the dumps. This short clip never fails...
Tommy Tiernan - Accent and Emergency - https://youtu.be/u3MG1iIZZjQ
I also listened to three Tommy Emmanuel albums. I'll tell you that cueing them up one after another isn't the best idea. I got a bit tired of the whole atmospheric soundscape thing at a few points. But then there's a bluegrass album cut direct to disc which is truly magnificent. And of course this reminder that Tommy can rock out with the best of them.
Tommy Emmanuel - Stevie's Blues - https://youtu.be/DXpdNHZJgZI
You'd think I was rediscovering a whole lot of music and I suppose I am. This one came up just before John Mellencamp's song, Justice and Independence.
Ben Harper - Glory & Consequence - https://youtu.be/qHgaJ5UI90M
I spent a few days last week working at the Avalon Airshow which is near Geelong in Victoria. Aeroplanes have never really excited me but I have to admit that I saw some pretty neat stuff. I think my favourite was a toss up between taking a virtual reality trip in an autonomous air taxi and seeing the military working dogs in action. Sadly, I have read that there was a nasty crash at the show on Friday.
Finally, it would be remiss of me not to mention my state of mind following on from my last episode. The short version is that things are improving and I'm following the guidance of the health professionals. It'll take time but things aren't getting any worse!
Jason Isbell - Anxiety (solo, live) - https://youtu.be/JwW_zr2uMiE
Rock on,
The Woozle
"I can't remember when I felt this lost
Took a wrong turn trying to carry this crossWhy'd I have to go and get blessed with a curse
I'm chasing death or glory, whichever comes first..."
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