28st of September Blog update
Talk about hitting the ground running! I got back from my holidays early Wednesday morning and after few hours of catching up on sleep, I was back playing in the Porterhouse 🙂 And it hasn’t stopped since then. But it…
September 28, 2014
Take Me As I Am
I often thought why do we have this underlying need to somehow chance the person we are in relationship with. I think I’ve seen more relationships over the years go down the drain due to this, than anything else. Instead…
“Acoustic Classics” by Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson is one of those road warriors you can’t help but to admire. From his early work with Fairport Convention to his expansive solo career, it seems like he is showing no signs of slowing. He traveled a road…
Finding the balance
When your work is something you love, which is the case with many musicians, it can be hard to switch off. I talked about the importance of taking a break in past blog posts. But lately I have been taking…
Facing your fear
When it comes to your career as an artist, what are you scared of? For years I was scared that my music would not matter. I mean when I hear a song by some of my heroes, how am I…
The road to amplified acoustic guitar part 1
Acoustic guitar amplification is one of the most difficult and mystified of all the instruments. There are several types of pickups, all of them having their advantages and disadvantages. I have over 20 years of experience in the subject. During…
21st of September Blog update
I’ve been enjoying a well earned rest in Portugal for the past week. It has been lots of sun, beach and seafood. I can feel my batteries charging and getting ready to take on the world once again. But I…
On His Way To Hell
One thing that was a bit of a shock to the system to a young man barely out of his teenage years moving from Finland into Dublin was the presence of drugs (yeah, I was blue eyed back then). I…
Secret tip on how to get people to listen to your music.
I’d like to let you on a little secret I have discovered in the past nine months. This is a general good advice in life, but especially powerful in music. Sure it is very hard to get the word out…
Has U2 lost the plot?
It was hard not to miss the launch of the new iPhone and the Apple Watch last week. I must confess I do like my iPhone. I was never much of a watch person, I find being reminded of the…
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