My punk band, Chiseled Lilies, released a four track EP a couple weeks ago. The release titled Mask It or Casket was a good way to keep productive during the pandemic. It’s four fast, loud, and in-your-face punk songs that come in at less than 10 minutes for the whole album. We actually had most … Continue reading EP Release: Mask It or Casket
That title can be misleading. When I say “solo” I mean the music itself I played was written and released under my own name. It’s not a band. But I did have James from Chiseled Lilies back me up on the drums, so I wasn’t by myself on stage. It’s also not technically the first … Continue reading First solo performance
I played in a sweaty basement the other night with Chiseled Lilies and it was a fantastic time. DIY house shows in many ways are a much better fit for me. Sure it’s cool to have fancy lights and be up on a stage with nice house PA system sometimes. But being on a concrete … Continue reading Chiseled Lilies at Gnome Hutch
I released a new single today. It’s available on all platforms. A simple song about life changes, moving on, and looking back. Continue reading But It Was Ours (Single)
My band, Chiseled Lilies, played our first official show this past weekend. We’ve played a few open mics and things here and there but this was the first time we were on a bill playing a full 30-minute set. We had a lot of fun and got such a warm, welcoming response from the crowd. … Continue reading Chiseled Lilies at Homer’s Bar, 5/10/19
I’ve been back in songwriting mode lately. It feels good. Elliott Smith has been on heavy rotation for the last few weeks or months, and it’s clearly coming through in what I’m writing. I’m also in the mood to share songs before they’re recorded. So here’s a video of me playing a new one. Recorded … Continue reading Not Enough (demo video)
My first acoustic album is available everywhere today. It probably has a wider appeal than my previous album. I’ve always loved acoustic music. When I started writing music it was on the acoustic guitar. Despite being in punk/alternative bands, I always come back to my acoustic. These songs are much more mellow, with some folk … Continue reading New acoustic album released today
Shortly after I released Shift, I was emailed by a contributor to Divide and Conquer, an independent music review site. He had come across my album on Bandcamp and reached out to let me know he enjoyed it and asked if I would submit it to the site for review. If you like the ‘90s … Continue reading Album review
After 9 months, the solo project album I promised myself I would write and record is ready. It was a long time coming. It feels great to finally release music after about 15 years of writing. Listen below or keep reading. Shift. This album represents a shift in mindset and a push toward growth. I … Continue reading Shift
My band, Chiseled Lilies, played at a local open mic this week. We’ve been there a couple times before. From what I can tell, everyone there (not counting general bar patrons) are regulars who show up every week. It’s a small crowd, but they’re always pleasant and seem to enjoy it when we come. Which, … Continue reading Chiseled Lilies at an open mic
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