Well, it`s the end of the traditional `festival` season, but fear not, the hidden music scene has another gem up it`s sleeve. A bunch of my ukulele friends have arranged
UkeEast, a ukulele festival due to burst into life on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September in and around Norwich. Saturdays events take place at
Norwich Arts Centre.
Well, as I am a member of Norwich Ukulele Society, I`m going to be there and I`m performing with other members during the afternoon. All very exciting.
Strangely enough, before I began my musical journey I never really gave much thought to the amount of practice required to pull a gig together. How naive of me. I now realise that about 85% of a musicians time is practice, plain and simple. Without it, the bread & butter of performance is not possible. Practice is not always enjoyable or satisfying, it can be tortuous, it can be painful and can feel like a big waste of time BUT it is totally necessary. From the busker on the corner outside Tescos to the Rolling Stones - putting in the hours make all the difference.
Needless to say, I have been practising with the Uke Society for weeks and weeks for a 15 minute slot during the programme. However I know it will be worth it - it always is!
More soon - with UkeEast photos (hopefully)
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