With the constant displays of idiocy on our tv screens as people proclaim their rights and freedoms with specious arguments at best (and for most that is being very kind)...well now the rest of Australia can see some of what musicians have to regularly put up with from punters at gigs.

You know going on a tour with a singer that I have named 'Strutting Peacock' and who shoves footy socks down his pants before going onstage is going to be a story you need to hear!

So what's it like to actually go on a tour? Perhaps it is not all that it seems!

Please enjoy the first part of what shall probably be many recounting the funny, ridiculous, and slightly insane moments of being a touring musician.

Most people (especially in Australia) won't put up with the 'Don't you know who I am' routine, so don't bother trying it.

And when it comes to being a musician, being willing to constantly learn and grow are very much a part of the whole journey.

We can always learn something new, always get better, and we  might be surprised at who we learn these things from.

Some gigs sound great in theory, and then they turn out to be pretty average.

And then some sound a little bit out of the ordinary, and then turn out to be some of the best gigs ever!

The best musician might not be the best person to work with. A musician can always improve on their instrument...and to be honest some could do with improving their people skills too!

Musicians can doubt themselves...I know I do. 

These are 6 beliefs that I have seen other musicians struggle with,  and I have too!

It can be confronting to bare your soul to others, not knowing how it will be received. 

So what can be done? I discuss a few ideas, and we can expand on that more in future episodes.

Playing at a Hell's Angels Funeral Service...in 50 degree heat!

You'll come across all manner of stupid people when working as a musician...how do you deal with them?

In July of 2018, Scott broke the world record for the longest guitar playing marathon, by playing for 125 hours, or 5 days and 5 hours, He did this for a charity called 'Musicians Making A Difference', who work with kids and help them et to where they need to be.

Sometimes it pays to ask for more details before you take the gig!