The house is quiet. So quiet I can hear the low hum of the furnace in the basement and the hiss of the Keurig as it heats water in the kitchen. It’s a rare moment when both kids are content to play and read quietly by themselves. A drastic, but welcome change from the past … Continue reading Thirty minutes
In the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson explains that it’s not about not giving a fuck about nothing, but not giving a fuck about the unimportant things. He talks about finding the right values to guide you. I’ve been doing a little bit of introspection about this idea and … Continue reading Not everyone likes me
I recorded a version of my song Ghosts to release to Spotify. I wanted it to have a lot of soul and give listeners the feeling of being a fly on the wall listening to it. So it’s not overly produced, crisp or clear. It was recorded by setting my phone down on top of the … Continue reading New single coming soon
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
As the parents of a 3-year-old, my wife and I deal with whining and attitude on a daily basis. Our daughter is at a stage where she’s constantly testing the limits and rules, trying to push as much as she can. It’s a power of wills, to see if we’ll break… Continue reading Meltdown
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
