For the Love of the Art

For the Love of the Art

Almost 2 weeks ago, an article was published in the Straits Times, Life! section - front page - about how there are too many live music venues in Singapore, and not enough good quality musicians.

Before even reading the article, I wondered to myself - where are Singaporeans GOING to listen to music???

In my opinion, upon returning to Singapore after 6 years abroad, 2 of which were in Bangkok, the quality of music here has improved and is increasingly encouraging to the fledgling musician.

So I tried to put my i...Read more

Musical Inventory...

Musical Inventory...

Musical Inventory...

There's a new hot venue in town - TAB, which showcases local original talent, as well as new international artistes.

I'm singing there tonight.

Yay!

Despite having enough original music to fill at least 3 albums, I've never actually performed more than 3 of my own songs at one single performance.

Why?

Let's just say - audiences at venues such as bars or restaurants aren't usually too keen on hearing unknown stuff.

Fami...Read more

Music on My Mind...

Music on My Mind...

Tonight I play at Hood Bar (55 Keong Saik Rd).

Gathering my repertoire together yesterday, I decided to up my game a little and do more than just my usual guitar-sing, one-woman show.

First off, tonight I will be accompanied on the cajon by Rahman - whom I only just met a few days ago. (Ahhh the magic of music!)

Secondly, I once said, whilst performing at The Iron Fairies in bkk, that I would one day do a ukulele set... and so I've mustered some songs together for tonight - on the uke.

Thirdly, I've...Read more

Packing Do's and Don't

Packing Do's and Don't

Packing Do's and Don't

DO NOT: *Pack on the very last day. *Freak out. *Get emotional about material possessions. *Keep getting distracted by facebook. *Chuck stuff randomly into a bag. Unpacking will be a bitch. I promise. *Forget to eat amidst the packing frenzy. DO: *Think positive - it's really NOT as bad as you think. Really! *Give yourself at LEAST 3 full packing days. *Plan - Look at your space and divide it up into categories/sections. Chances are your room/house is already nicely categorized (ie. cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, etc) *Wo...Read more