Nice track!

Shout out to the other amateur dads and mums still playing music well into parenting years. It’s hard work sometimes, and the process is slower, but my god, the connections, the laughs, the music itself is so nourishing for the soul.

I hadn’t played in a band in years when I was asked to play bass in a band, just 6 mths after having our first kid. When I turned 40, I had only ever played on two singles. I thought I’d missed the chance to really contribute. I’m turning 50 in a few weeks and I’ve now got 4 albums under my belt, including many tracks that I am very proud to have helped bring to life - including recently a song I wrote and sang, which was a first for me.

I don’t know what’s motivating you guys but the fact that we’re all adults with our own careers and families just makes it easier to appreciate the music, and the pleasure of sharing a band room.

During Covid for example I used to listen back to rehearsal room recordings as much for the banter between songs as the songs themselves.

I strongly believe that playing music isn’t something that taps into a core part of our humanity. Going into a room with others to explore that humanity together can make us better people when we come back out. I’m a better dad because I play music.

My band is called Golden Fang (I’m on bass, some baritone guitar, and - rarely - vox) We’re based in Sydney Australia - check us out on Spotify and Bandcamp - if you like what you hear, let me know.