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First, let me (not) tell how many times I started a draft here on Substack. But every time I thought it’s not good enough or worthy enough to be posted. It’s been almost a year since the last post, so now my imaginary friend is taking aim with a mighty big boot to kick my - may I say - lovely butt. We all know there are way too many excuses to push things in front of us like a shovel full of snow across a large parking lot and the load is getting bigger and heavier with each step.
So, here’s what’s going on:
Following public gigs are lining up on my gig guide:
Thursday, October 26th 2023 - Restaurant Europa in Zurich / Switzerland (trio)
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - Restaurant Landhaus in Rheineck / Switzerland (band)
Monday, December 25th 2023 - Christmas Aperitivo at the Hotel Schloss Ragaz in Bad Ragaz / Switzerland (solo)
Wednesday, December 27th 2023 - Hotel Schloss Ragaz in Bad Ragaz / Switzerland (trio)
Sunday, December 31st 2023 - Art Deco Hotel Montana in Lucerne / Switzerland (band)
Monday, January 1st 2023 - New Year’s Aperitivo at the Hotel Schloss Ragaz in Bad Ragaz / Switzerland
There’s more to come, so check further details here.
Summer was busy, even though I took three breaks in June and August which I usually never do or did in this millennium because it’s #livemusic season. But after more than thirty years of this rhythm I decided this time to put my family first since my kids suggested two trips I couldn’t resist and hey, they arranged all the details. In August I enjoyed a week abroad with my love.
This year I released more than 200 videos on my YouTube channel (‘Start Your Day With A Song’-series) with songs from my repertoire for your viewing pleasure.
Since last November I played from just with an acoustic guitar for hotel guests or company functions to gala nights with my band for the Prince of Liechtenstein and the Swiss federal president. From outdoor events in vineyards to Asian restaurants and from ski resorts to town squares, lakeside dinners and a classic car meeting. I’m very grateful to be a working musician.
If you want to see some snapshots, check out my Instagram.
Right now I’m working on new songs for my repertoire, how to monetize my YouTube channel, writing new songs and recording them properly for the release on the digital platforms (Apple Music, Spotify & more), arranging my photos and making them available at Clickasnap.com on canvas, t-shirts, stickers and even phone covers while helping my love to get ready for her newly renovated hotel next year.
By the way, there’s a lengthy Substack post coming soon called ‘A Great Cruise With Great Views’ about my journey to Celerina in Graubünden / Switzerland for a gig there last August. Stay tuned and I hope my posts will be more frequently without annoying you. 😉
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