Hello from Bournemouth

[Gary S]

Just a quick re-introduction of myself. I am Gary and I hail from just outside of Bournemouth on the south coast of England.

I am fortunate in being semi-retired since 2007 and, though I have been and remain a very keen music lover, it is only during these four years that I have had the leisure to fully enjoy and learn more about music, much to the annoyance of my wife as I place the headphones on yet again. I cannot remember the last time I viewed the TV for more than a moment before switching over to my music.

I have been a fan of Sarah Brightman since the eighties and have eagerly sought out music of a similar genre, but with little success until the appearance of Hayley and Katherine. Since then it has been a bit easier in tracking down those elusive artists that until then were largely ignored by the recording industry in my opinion.

Found this site like many others while searching for more info on a wonderful little girl after seeing Jackie on BGT. Since then, again like many others I have discovered new talent and I am thoroughly enjoying the journey.

I am probably going to upset the wife just a little more next year (she is not a CC fan unfortunately), as I intend now to seek live performances as often as possible. I have already obtained tickets to see Katherine and Hayley in concert early next year and will be looking for further experiences.

Thanks for opening my world a bit more Nicola.

[John]

Welcome Gary, though I feel as though I have already got to know you over the past few days.
I also very rarely watch TV since music became a much bigger part of my life last year.
I'm sure you should insert a "yet" somewhere in the brackets about your wife. Maybe your mistake is in keeping the music to yourself through the headphones .

I have also booked to see Katherine and Hayley next year; Katherine in Nottingham with my son, but Hayley in Bournemouth. Maybe I will meet you there.

[Gary S]

Dec 14, 2011 10:33:16 GMT John said:

I'm sure you should insert a "yet" somewhere in the brackets about your wife. Maybe your mistake is in keeping the music to yourself through the headphones .

Believe me John I have tried.

I am also booked to see Hayley in Bournemouth.

[bertah]

Hello Gary. Having a son who can't stand music, I also have to wear headphones when he is home.
I love Sarah Brightman. As Mario Frangoulis is my favorite tenor, Sarah is my favorite soprano. I had the opportunity of seeing Hayley in concert and she is great.

[klamath]

Hi Gary,
I believe you are the first to mention that you found out about Jackie on BGT.
I don't watch much TV so it was just by luck I was in a hotel room and turned it on. AGT was on and JE. The more surprising thing is I have been following CC since before it was even known a CC and in later years only on the internet. How I missed JE on the internet before AGT is the real surprise.