James Paycheck with the Mayor of Guildhall. He's holding a gift from the Mayor

J.T. Reno was just presented with a tie with the mayoral crest

That's better not so serious...Mayor Paul of Guildhall and J.T. Reno loosen up

Here the crew was asked to pose in a window front for some publicity shots by the Derry council. Derry is in the running with 3 other towns to host the “City Of Culture” in 2013.

This week starts an International Jazz festival in LondonDerry Ireland

Musicans are everywhere in town

This street musican reckonized JT Reno walking the streets this afternoon...geez, all that publicity is paying off!!

He asked JT to share some of his good ole Country Western tunes

JT was caught off guard but only too happy to comply!

I was getting tired of the same old scenery (the inside of my flat) during the rainy days this past week. I decided to venture out with my guitar in hand.

I found myself a nice bench area in the midst of a market square. I decided that would be a great spot to let the creative juices flow and maybe work on writing a new song.

I was moving along quite nicely in the creative process. Passers by were enjoying the music as well. EXCEPT this officer...

I was instructed that I was not allowed to sing publically, even as much as he enjoyed my tunes, in this town square unless I had a city permit; no singing & playing. Gee all I wanted to do was enjoy a change of scenery and get some fresh air. LOL