The Wandering Minstrel

I will show up on time, attired appropriately for the event in question and perform my gig. :-)

I know a lot of music in a variety of genres though I am strongest in Scottish-Irish/Celtic music, 'oldies' and sacred music. I improvise extensively and have no trouble adapting my improvisations to the mood of the event at the time. I can occasionally take requests.

I love to play for people and I do not have stage fright or trouble performing in front of crowds; I am friendly and approachable as a musician and well-used to talking to people and answering questions. (Since I play while I walk and wait for my bus I have had hundreds and thousands of compliments, questions and comments from strangers over the years.) My playing is widely enjoyed at social gatherings of all sorts; the sound can be heard above the conversation but does not interfere with the conversation. I usually do not require amplification, and I am able to stroll about an event to share the music around. Children in particular get a kick out of watching me play, as the panflute is a somewhat exotic instrument locally (and mine are very impressive looking).

I've been playing the panflutes for almost 30 years and am strongest in Scottish/Irish (Celtic) music, as well as also playing a fair amount of Sacred music, 'oldies' and assorted folk music from various cultures.

I have been playing the piano for over 40 years, starting out as a Classical musian, broadening into Ragtime, modern, ambient and other musical styles as an adult. I have a number of compositions of my own which I play often and which people enjoy.

I am a bass-baritone singer, mostly older music and also sing in a choir. (Rainbow Harmony Project.)

I am a member of Toastmasters and have experience in public speaking.

Panflutes are a portable instrument and may be played fairly loudly if needed or desired, so amplification is rarely needed and I can usually play in any space that is large enough for me to stand or sit in.

Echoey spaces and rooms with hard walls and ceilings are best acoustically for the panflutes; the worst sort of space would be a small, heavily carpeted room.

I play the panflutes from memory most of the time & do not have any special lighting requirements.