Lovely Melbourne

I decided in 2009 that I'd move away from Brisbane and relocate to Melbourne.

I've always had a strong connection to Melbourne. Don't get me wrong. I was born in Brisbane and I had so many great thoughts about that city...lovely moments in my life. However, you get to a point when everything is too familiar. I feel like I know every crack in every piece of concrete in that city.

I've always been a home-body. I love my family and my sea, but I needed a change.
So, we relocated in January.

I've visited Melbourne many times. I have family and friends here and the laneways make me smile. All the little cafes, noodle bars, cup cake shops....record stores...the greatest tee-shirts are here and in New York City...I'm a consumer.

Near my office where I work there are alley ways filled with graffiti.
In the morning I catch the tram or walk to work. The street has the vile stenches of a city, but the buildings are old down here. They haven't been replaced by car parks or new apartments. I hope it doesn't get that way. Brisbane became like that.

So, I've started to record some new songs from home and will continue working on the band album throughout the year. I love my new home. I have a little studio I can do my demos in. I'm doing my first solo show next week. Well, first gig for 2010. I'll be performing some new numbers. Obscure songs and some older tunes.

I'm loving Radiohead's last album too. Simple and precise.

I do miss my band. It's strange not rehearsing together. I do wish they were here. I haven't had that connection with musicians for a very long time. Ellie has moved to Sydney, while Marty and Terry remain in Brisbane. We hope to finish this album together. Lots to complete in 2010.

xxoo