So here’s the truth. I have learned a lot in the past 2 weeks and it’s not all so easy to swallow. The biggest thing is a variation on the old adage “if you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.” As I was running the sound board, setting up my keyboard and paying for my drink in the same breath, I realized that I am capable of booking and promoting myself, and I need to trust myself. To delegate requires two things: Trust is one thing, and responsibility is another. I need to have both, not just one, when delegating parts of my career to others.
I’ve learned that in every show, if there is even just one person listening, I am inspired and energized, even if the sound sucks, we walked 2 miles to get to the gig, and the keyboard is missing 2 octaves (true story).
The UK has shown me a variety of music styles, a striking self-confident female race, that opportunities are everywhere, and an open market to tackle again, hopefully soon.
I’ve also learned that if this music thing doesn’t work out, I could make a killer travel agent. Fortunately, I’ve got loads of inspiration, a new plan of action, and a whole mess of new lyrics to put to music. Cherylocity and Cherylpedia will have to wait.
Steve Lyall says:
Sounds like you had a hard time of it in the UK. However having seen the amount of energy you and Mike expended when trying to catch that London bus on 4th after appearing at Halo your fitness regime must be paying off! Thanks for coming over – your comments here show how much hard work is put in that us music devotees do not see. Do not be put off coming back sometime in the future. Maybe next time we can catch a full performance rather than an ‘in the round cameo'(which incidentally we thoroughly enjoyed) but I appreciate the problems you have alluded to with regard to the booking, venues etc on this tour. All the best with your career. Keep that good music coming.