ASA Update

10 Jul 2015 Leave a comment

by Debra Manskey in Biography, Business, Inspiration, Inspiration, Lyrics, Merchandise, Music, Performance, Recording, Singing, Teaching, Writing Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

ASA July 2015 Poster

ASA July 2015 Poster

Hello friends,
I’m pleased to announce the Australian Songwriters Association Tasmania are returning at a new venue – The Homestead in Elizabeth Street on Tuesday July 21st.
I’m incredibly honored to be the feature artist that night – which also means I’ll be under examination by MC Matt Dean prior to my set. If you want to hear me rabbit on about my craft, performing and mentoring please come along. As with all ASA Wax Lyrical nights, this is a free show.
At the moment, I’m trying to find out if we can film the interview so those of you who are interested but don’t live here can get an opportunity to see and hear what I’m about.
Meanwhile, there’s more gigs to talk about soon!
Take care,
Debra ❤

Lou Reed – Thank’s for the Inspiration

29 Oct 2013 Leave a comment

by Debra Manskey in Inspiration, Lyrics, Music, Writing Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Lou Reed Transformer

This week saw the passing of Lou Reed.

As a music teacher, I still use “Perfect Day” as a teaching tool. And Reed’s incredible original version on “Transformer” as THE example of someone who isn’t a good singer but IS a great vocalist.

Friends of mine met him, one was lucky enough to work with him. All speak of the acerbic wit and some, the legendary rudeness. I was just a fan but I can’t begin to say what a tremendous inspiration he was to my songwriting and how much I loved his lyrics. Along with David Bowie, Reed was major part of my teenage soundtrack and caused my mother to worry about me and the music I was listening to. I still listen to my Velvet Underground and Lou Reed cd’s and that still makes me happy.

I read this tonight on The Guardian UK and I think (as is often the case) Neil Gaiman summed it up beautifully. So I share it with you. I am sad tonight too….

Neil Gaiman on Lou Reed