 I do to keep things sounding fresh. Sometimes just changing the running order of the show is a good idea. |
| The Blues scene now is international. In the '50s it was purely something that you would hear in black clubs, played by black musicians, especially in America. But from the '60s onwards it changed. |
| If you've been playing for a few years, especially in a group context, you'll see if you have the ability or the passion to want to carry on. It's something that you have to be dedicated to and you've got to love, no matter what happens. |
| It's sometimes impossible to fit in all the music we want to fit in, in an hour and 45 minute show. |
| These days there's so much technology and ways you can learn. There are videos and CD roms. |
| I suppose because I have a good ear, I could pick out harmonies and learn by ear. I still think that you have to have an ear for music to really be able to feel and understand what you're playing. You can learn by watching and listening to other people. |
| I've never stopped learning. |
| I had to learn chord shapes. I bought books with chord charts. I used to listen to all kinds of pop music. |
| I never advise anyone to sacrifice something else because of music, but then I don't see why they would have to anyway. |
| I do remember actually learning chords to Beatles songs. I thought they were great songwriters. |
