Music had been on the back-burner for about seven or eight years for me. Shortly after the fire was re-lit I met Ormy, a great guitarist who lives in Lismore. Ormy repaired two guitars for me, and not long after he gave me the chance to play for him on a break at a small gig in Fermoy.
Ormy also introduced me to other musicians and was there right at the start of the Back Room Sessions at Merry's bar in Dungarvan. I played regularly at the Back Room Sessions and it was there that I started to become really comfortable playing in front of an audience.
The more I played, the short spots at the open-mic format seemed too short for me. I really needed my own gig. Teaming up with friends Ron and Vick from the Watercats, we hit some local bars and things started taking off.
Ormy also introduced me to other musicians and was there right at the start of the Back Room Sessions at Merry's bar in Dungarvan. I played regularly at the Back Room Sessions and it was there that I started to become really comfortable playing in front of an audience.
The more I played, the short spots at the open-mic format seemed too short for me. I really needed my own gig. Teaming up with friends Ron and Vick from the Watercats, we hit some local bars and things started taking off.
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