The Road to Change

It has been a while, yet updates are needed, and so the writing must continue...

EOS

This month is full of Saturday weddings and a Balloon Festival concert. The more gigs we play the more we find out how to be more efficient, and what works and what doesn't. We have a better cable system, I am using a better in-ear monitor system, and sound quality has been improved through tweaks (DI boxes and cable improvement) and the occasional use of a dedicated sound person. I have a few more things I can do to help my situation with my pedal board (sound issues), and switching between instruments. Unfortunately, it always involves more money, so I will wait until it is absolutely necessary. For the time being, rechargeable batteries will be of great help!

Here is a small list from this month:

--8/6 Newry, ME wedding
--8/13 Pownal wedding
--8/20 L/A Balloon Fest (Auburn side)
--8/27 South Portland wedding

As always, the website provides information on the band: http://www.eosunday.com/

Career

Since I have graduated (and well before), I have been applying to several positions around the state for work that fits with my degree. I also would like work that pays for my education level-- and that seems to be the most difficult part. I cannot maintain my student loans and continue to work in the many places that I do. I also strive for results, and currently I am not able to see those to the degree I would like. I love helping students, but the summer has meant a low turnout. I have no dance lessons planned despite email inquiries. I just finished helping out for summer school, but so long as I remain in my position, there is no upward mobility (nor financial). The time for transformation is now, and I am chasing any leads I find. I would like to remain close to home for family and community, but if I have to work a distance away for the right money, then so be it.

Solo Music

Honestly, I need to get back to recording and playing for myself on a regular basis. I have ideas, and a new way to record them-- I just need to make the time.

I promise more musical insight in upcoming blogs. I seem to stray more into "life" territory, but then again, survival has always been my priority. I have been lucky to have music to aid me in this!