Tom McShane

Home Again but Not the Same…

So that’s that then; home again. But what an experience. Six cities, four aeroplanes, five Greyhound buses and two trains. I saw more live shows than I can put a figure on and I performed six times myself (with a further two shows falling through) which isn’t bad going considering I arrived in the US with nothing booked and was flying by the seat of my pants. There were quite a few hairy moments, and on occasion I felt very alone, very far from home and completely out of my depth. But for every low moment five utterly amazing things would happen.

I must thank all the folks who helped me along the way, friends old and new. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. You know who you are.

So, did I find what I was looking for? Honestly, I don’t remember what it was I was missing. I arrived back unconcerned with whatever issues I was having before I left, with a renewed sense of vigour, with new ideas for how to approach and further my music. So did I find the answers to my questions? Who cares? Let’s get to work.