In my last post I mentioned that 2021 was for me… “a year to consolidate my emotions and redefine my sense of meaning and purpose in life.” In reflection, one of the things that I realised was the way I…
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas and New Years break that is full of family, friends and maybe some overindulgence as well, a perfect way to celebrate the year that was. For me, 2021 was a year to…
On the 7th of January 2021, I started my 50th year living on this planet and for me, turning 50 was a pretty big deal. This was because in my head, I finally became my definition of “old” that I…
I was first introduced to the internet in 1997 and took my first tentative steps into the online world after buying my first computer in 2001. My first blog Corey Stewart Songwriting was started in 2004 and ever since then…
Today, Monday November 22, 2021 marks the one year anniversary of Mara’s passing. At the end of last week I went back to her Mum and Dad’s place in Millicent to drop off some boxes of Mara’s clothes, shoes, photos…
I have been a performing musician since my very first gig at the age of 16 and in that time I have crossed paths with many people from all walks of life, all religions, colours, creeds and preferences. You name…
I put in the word “obligatory” in the title not as a sarcastic inference but as something I am obliged to do for myself and for all of you too. This obligation was set up by my May 27th post…
One can never accuse me of sitting still when it comes to performing live and even though I had taken an extended break from regular gigging, I have always kept my ear to the ground and left myself open to…
Yes, yes, yes I know it’s been a little while since I put up an update for The Soul Trader Podcast but now that I’m able to devote some time to writing again I thought that an update is needed…
Anyone that knows me knows that I love funk music. As a bass player I almost think it’s somehow my duty to devote some of my playing, practising and songwriting time to the dark arts of FUNK. As I mentioned…