Music as a skilled trade
Even in 2014 you come across the stereotype of people not seeing music as a valid career choice. I was […]
Music, Thoughts & Essays
Thoughts & Essays
Personal reflections, essays, and long-form writing on music, creativity, life, and the quiet moments in between. This is where I slow down, think out loud, and share what I’ve learned along the way.
Music, Thoughts & Essays, Under Burgundy Skies
How to tour abroad with your band part 3
In 2006 Sliotar set out on our very first European tour that we organised ourselves. We performed in France, Italy,
Thoughts & Essays
3rd of August blog update
I am writing this blog update in a hotel room in Brno, but by the time it come’s out I
Music, Thoughts & Essays
Only Son
It’s been 18 years this summer since I left Finland behind and moved over to Ireland. Dublin has been my
Thoughts & Essays, Under Burgundy Skies
Small things in life
There are days when the simplest things are the best things in the world. I was sitting in the Restaurant
Thoughts & Essays
28th of July Blog update
This post comes to you a bit later than usual. I’ve spent the past weekend at the Keltska Noc festival
Music, Thoughts & Essays
The Importance of Failure
I wrote a post on “Why do we fail” awhile back. This got me thinking of failure bit more and
Thoughts & Essays
Brain Reset
It is the night before I’m about to head on the road with Sliotar once again. This summers tour will
Music, Thoughts & Essays
What would you do?
What would you do to get ahead in the music business? Would you sell your mother? Of course not! Would
Thoughts & Essays
13th of July Blog update
Things have been bit hectic in the past few weeks. I’ve been playing six days a week for the past