After three months of sabbatical, I’m back to work. I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary, and that was kind of the plan. There were a few big projects around the house, some fun mid-week day trips, a week at the beach, and plenty of music. With the kids off from school, most days … Continue reading Back to work
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)
Walking with my shadow down to the water’s edge. Sweet melodies singing in the salty air. Sapphire waves wash away a thousand fears. Continue reading Salty melodies
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
The harsh, buzzing fluorescent lighting spoils the otherwise welcoming environment of this branch of the local library. To the left the librarians are chatting as they check in the books returned. School-aged kids on the computers near the door, what I assume are the latest music videos playing on the screen. Heads bobbing with headphones … Continue reading In the library
