Today I put the final words together on a new song. I did a run through with John Scudder this afternoon so he can begin working on a bassline. The song sings of the ‘other’, listing the things that are often regarded as different but in fact are common across all people. Read More…

The Urban Angels will be doing their bit for May Music Month with set of all original material at the Sarjeant Gallery on Taupo Quay on May 23rd. Alongside the more well-known songs such as “Angel of Mercy”, “The Man in the Moon” and “Don’t Surrender” the setlist will have new songs written over the past few months.
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Here in New Zealand, we are fortunate to be able to play music and play sport to crowds of spectators. We realise this is a rare thing in the age of Covid. Being an island nation at the bottom of the world does have its advantages. We have been able to decide who can come into the country. This has been based on prioritising essential workers. Read More…

There was a riot at the Pearly Gates. A bunch of those heading heavenward arrived at the entrance to find no one on duty. They sat down to wait figuring if patience is considered a virtue then that was what they could do.
Half an hour went by and no one came. A couple went over and banged on the Pearly Gates and shouted ‘is anybody there” before falling into embarrassed whispers about whether that was a bit sinful. Read More…

I have been getting around various local venues checking out the performance scene and find that on enquiry about live music I am told that they get in a DJ. Thinking a DJ is a musician is mistaking the ability to plug in a computer with being able to play an instrument or sing. DJ’s play records /sample songs / do remixes they do not compose or actually play the songs. Read More…