Repertoire

After a good two months of hardly playing and never singing, I've dusted off my vocal cords and flexed my fingers ready for the gigs next week and beyond. Thursday is at Glasgow Glad Café with the dynamic duo Big Russ Wilkins and Lightnin' Holling opening the evening. Do come, Glaswegian friends!

I have some new songs to play, which I've been recording for a new album, also stalled and awaiting vocals, guest musicians (watch this space) and a bit of mixing. Shall I relearn At The Bathing Pond? It's been a long time but I love singing it: https://helenmccookerybook.bandcamp.com/track/at-the-bathing-pond. And if I learn Femme Fatale, will people in the audience join in the chorus? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxhzp7UKBh8 What about The Sea? https://helenmccookerybook.bandcamp.com/track/the-sea Or even Glasgow Train? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DD2AyR9Z7I

I've roughed up my fingertips, made a list, dug out some lost lyrics, and been surprised at exactly how many songs I've written and recorded. What an enjoyable and peaceful evening I've had, pottering in piles of lyrics, set lists and guitar chords. Roll on the gigs!