At a recent stopover in
Montreal on a trip to a music festival in Frankfurt, Germany, Alan Doyle asked
his followers/fans if there were any questions on Twitter.
I have compiled a brief
summary of some of the questions and answers I found really interesting. As I
did with the Facebook question and answer post, I have deliberately left out
the identity of the person who asked the question and some personal comments to
protect their identity and for copyright reasons. The questions and responses
are not in the order they were answered on Twitter but random.
I have copied Alan’s response to allow him to respond in his own words.
With this question and answer
session we found out a little bit about the possibility of some new music, the
up and coming Crowe/Doyle new songbook, the challenges of recording an audio
book and the release date, when the fans can expect the release of his next
book and his role in working on the new Corey Telford album. There were also
some personal questions about favourite beer, food and where to go and where he
can be found in Newfoundland.
Out of all the questions I
particularly like this one about doing chores at home and showing of his sense
of humour.
Fan “What’s the #1 chore you absolutely dread doing at home? If you dread doing anything..”
Alan hmm…I just does what I’m told…honestly.
I am sure for a guy who
spends most of his time on the road, making music and doing what ever he wants
being told what to do at home is not really a hardship.
And you have to love a guy
with a sense of humour
Fan What’s one gig you’ll never ever ever foget?
Alan the next one
Twitter questions and answers 25 June, 2015 from Montreal
airport.
On his trip to Europe…
Are you doing a gig in France
on this trip Alan?
Alan not really. Participating in a Doc film
The Cory Telford solo record…
What can you tell us about
Cory Telford’s solo record and your involvement in it?
Alan not a lot, other them i’m helping him whatever he needs
From Cory
We’re producing it together.
Writing last few songs. Coming up with plans to record it with the Gypsies
Alan yeha
Big recent moments…
What was your biggest moment
from the so let’s go tour?
Alan Hmm…selling out TO Danforth was a huge gig for me.
Life on the road after GBS…
Are you enjoying to not have
quite as hectic of a tour schedule these days as you did with GBS?
Alan its all good
How has branching on your own
affected the style in which you write and perform as a musician?
Alan It’s a bit more wide
open as anything goes.
The new Crowe and Doyle songbook…
Are you still working on the
next Crowe/Doyle cd?
Alan RC and a few are gathering in LA soon I think to final tweak.
Is Man in the Mirror on the
CD? You guys rock the heck out of that song with due respect to MJ.
Alan I don:t think so...wicked tune though
So when it is finalised will
it be released for purchased?!
Alan for sure
Wants to know what is the
vibe of the new Crowe/Doyle cd!?
Alan all over the shop
Once the next Crowe/Doyle
collaboration is done…does that mean more IGP to follow?!
Alan I hope so
The new book…
Any chance you’ll be writing
another book?
Alan Already started.
When should we expect book 2.
Love Montreal btw the atmosphere and the traditions the people
Alan book 2 2017
When is the audio version of
ur book due out in stores?!:)
Alan In October with the soft cover
Challenging part of recording
an audio book?
Alan the voices
Collaborating with others…
Which artists would you like to
cowrite or collaborate with that you haven’t already?
Alan Steve Lillywhite…amazing musician
On writing music with Scott Grimes…
Of all the beautiful songs
you’ve written with Scott Grimes, which is your favourite?
Alan stay…or home
On the Once band…
What makes the Once band such
a stand out group?
Alan harmony, simplicity, power, passion for the lyric, b'ys play
like monsters and gerri is a babe
On speaking French…
How is your French?
Alan not so good any more…was decent in UNI
Where to go and what to do in St. John’s and
Newfoundland…
If you were a tour guide in
St. John’s, what’s the first place you would stop at?
Alan Signal Hill
Favourite Newfoundland day
trip?
Alan Trinity
On food…
What’s is your fav beer?
Alan GUinness, but Im a bit of a snob for good Guinness
Favourite song…
What’s your all-time fave
song to sing…or does it change periodically?
Alan peut être 'Ordinary Day'.
Cette chanson est très puissant...??sont très puissant?
On family life and being on the road…
Is it hard to juggle your
career and still a good family life?
Alan i have to constantly pay attention to it. its do able, but only
with care and attention
Grade Three…
Did you pass grade three?
Alan The Prince passed with flying colours. I might have to do a
summer course or two.
Books…
What books are you into these
days?
Just finished David
Usher’s…very cool.
I have also included an absolutely drop dead gorgeous Alan Doyle selfie from his official Twitter account. There have been so many beautiful photographs and selfies from this trip it has been hard to pick a favourite. But I chose this one taken at the railway station on the way to France.
