A journey is only a step forward, never backward.

siro_angel · Post by **siro_angel** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:44 pm

I'm heading over to Sidcup in 2 days to see Matt, Suzie and of course Mama Barbara!, I will admit that I'm nervous about the journey down there, but I get like that with every journey!

I know they'll all look after me

I will be playing guitar on the open mic night on sunday at the cons club, I hope I dont disapoint or get stage fright

wish me luck

I hope to play Waves of Dreams and maybe some improvisional. Let me see how my heart and my fingers decide to play.

Might sneak in a bit of Randy Rhoadsism's

Who knows!

I am really looking forward to it all!

Simon

GUITARIDOL5682 · Post by **GUITARIDOL5682** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:36 pm

Simon i have heard that no matter who you are in the big Rock / Music world. The day you stop being nervous is the day you stop doing what you love..It's all part of the Buzz.. you'll have fun mate regardless. Just watch out for playing bum notes

even the pros do that ...even Matt

siro_angel · Post by **siro_angel** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:40 pm

tehe

Well I'll play on, I'm gunna try my best, I dunno how long I have on to play live lol, so recently I've been jamming all kinds of stuff at home, just seeing what I can think to fit in, everything from a short extract of Beethoven's 5th to Iron Man to some minor scales, See how the atmosphere goes!

OH! and I'm also gunna see if I can jam with Matt live too

should be interesting because I'm abstract on my playing and with his beautiful playing I'm sure we can do something impressive

Any more advice?

Simon

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:20 pm

Simon you daft sausage!

Looking forward to seeing you too.

Barbara is really looking forward to seeing you loads. We will go and play pool and see her at our local Saturday night!

I have a baggy t-shirt that I have started calling my mama catcher. What I do is wait till mama Barbara is off guard and then the mama catcher t-shirt goes right over her head.

When she emerges she looks flustered and her hair is in a mess LMAO

She isn't such a fan of it but I think you will understand why it cracks me up

As for mistakes. I have never played and not made a mistake. I resigned myself to that years ago and stopped getting mad at myself for making any errors live.

What is funny is now that I have just let go and thought like this I make less balls ups

LOL!!

I am looking forward to meeting you my friend

Matt

siro_angel · Post by **siro_angel** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:29 pm

Well im bringing my camera I use for work Matt so i could capture some of the action of the tshirt attacking

It's gunna be fun to see ya all

Simon

rice_pudding · Post by **rice_pudding** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:26 pm

sounds like your gonna have a good time, make sure to post some clips up for everyone

I hope the journey is not too stresfull Simon, long distances can be a real pain. Best thing is just plug in some good music enjoy the scenery and enjoy the ride

Im going on a journey in two days too, (down south as well) see you on the motorway

Rob

Sarab · Post by **Sarab** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:13 am

Have fun Simon!

Post by **Trigger** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:30 am

Have a lovely time Simon, our three London friends are really good, kind people so you will have a great time.
Be sure to give them my love and best wishes.

Ian

PS I wonder if Matt will let you keep in touch while you are there?

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:52 am

Can't wait for ya to get back. And let's hope Matt is nice to him.