Yo! I reckon it’s time for another Life Update blog. Feel free to be nosey, have a laugh, feel inspired…….. go for it! ❤
CARDIFF & DIDCOT
I had a little mini-break away. I wrote a blog back in November where I wrote something about Cardiff feeling more like home, than my actual home…….. that strangely still remains true. Not entirely sure why, but I feel a lot more, like a weight is off my shoulders whenever I’m in the land of Wales. I got to hang out with Herm and Dan, and my friend Luke. Was lovely! I love my Welsh pals so much.
Was also nice to see Family again, I did want to make that a goal of 2018, but I think I’m such a black sheep of the family that, it’s not a massively bad thing that I don’t see them as often as I’ve gotten older.
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Well… I now have merch! Haha… I know, but I thought it was a kind of cute idea and I want to try and start making these “Rock Nights” and blogs a proper thing, if that makes sense. I’m selling them online & at gigs for £2 each – and it’ll help towards me putting on more shows with all kinda of artists and who knows, perhaps get me putting together a festival (that is my dream)!
My total goal/ambition is to have people/bands see my logo somewhere, and go “oh that’s JodieBowie”
In all honesty, it’s so strange that day in day out I’m getting all sorts of bands coming to me for advice, sending me press packages, asking for shows, asking to be a part of my “band chat” series…you name it, I’ve probably been asked it! It is my absolute dream and goal in life…. but it also feels so surreal that these bands want MY help and advice. Makes me a very happy bunny; I’m obviously doing something right. Thank you! ❤
NEW BLOG SERIES
I’ve decided this ‘JodieBowie’ blog, is going to be purely music related. Music is where my heart lays and where I wanna go, so I’m going to be a little more grown up and blog about music. Don’t worry, it’ll still be fun! There will still be life updates as well, that isn’t a vain thing, I just know that quite a few people like reading them and usually are my most viewed blogs. HOWEVER, I’m starting up “Band Chat”s which will be a monthly blog, and is a Q&A style blog with musicians. Coming up in that series so far will be Beth Blade, Saints of Sin, Mason Hill, Wicked Jackals, Bigfoot ETC…. so keep an eye out, there’s some pretty awesome responses. I will also be doing “Top 10 Songs” by my childhood favourites… that may not always be monthly; but I am continuing “Top 5 Songs of the Month”.
ADVICE
If I have any advice for anyone, then it would be to stay focused on what you are passionate about and accept the support offered to you when you need it.
ROMANCE
You know what; I do actually feel kinda ready to love again. I can’t say I’m actively looking for it, but if it comes along, I want to see where it goes. That’s all I’m saying for now in case I end up jinxing something and end up a lonely crazy rat lady haha.
RATTIES
So, it’s been ages since I’ve mentioned ickle Billy & Teddy. They were castrated back in March… bless them. Teddy is still a biter, but Billy is absolutely gorgeous; he’s a proper Mummy’s boy and gets excited to see me – he’s also started licking my hand too when I stroke him ❤
Not really much to say apart from the fact that I love them and they’re so cute and add something else to my little life.
It’s funny because most people who get broken up with go out and get wasted, I just went and bought pet rats haha! Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without them ❤
BANDS
I’ve had quite a few bands come to me lately and either say “we miss seeing you at gigs so much!” or “We’re so happy to see that you’re finally happy again!” – you guys are so sweet! I promise I’m going to be getting my little backside back to some shows again very soon; some bands I haven’t seen for over 8 months – which is insane! There are many factors as to why I’ve been distant on the gig front; the main reason why is because I have just not been myself. The last time I was my 100% true self was at The Dead Daisies in Bristol – but with my new found happiness, I’m pretty much back to being that cheeky, smiley, happy, enthusiastic little rocker I usually am 😉
As for being happy that I am happy… thank you! I’m glad I’m back smiling and laughing again too ❤
GIGS
Coming up gig wise: on the 3rd June at the Anvil in Bournemouth I have organised a show for Marco Mendoza of the Dead Daisies, with support from The Kut, Hightown Parade & The Wilderpeople. I feel very honored that Marco let me put together this lineup; for someone of his status to have complete trust in me…. means a lot!
The 10th August, I have my very first official JodieBowie Rock Night at the Talking Heads in Southampton with Saints of Sin, Our Propaganda and The Wilderpeople ❤ I’m so excited!! Hope it leads to more Rock Nights and more opportunities. Never want to slow down.
Lastly, I have been given the thumbs up to organise a festival in August 2019. That is one of my biggest dreams; and I have to say I’m proud of myself for using a lot of my negative energy to do something really positive.
Hope you enjoyed this blog, I wanted to keep it simple and quick but also update you a little bit on the blogging/music side of my life as well as some of the personal stuff.
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Keep on rocking! Seeya in the next blog !
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