The Dance

Well, it's testament that you can't force the creative impulse. I sat down the other day to write lyrics to 'When' and instead ended up with lyrics to the 'Lament' instead. That's been the biggest development in my song-writing ability over the last several years -learning to let things flow as opposed to an intentional writing. I've definitely sat down to write something specific and written it, but there is a much higher chance for getting stuck.
The Dance

The Wind

Here's a new version of 'The Wind.' It's still a living-room recording, but I added sound effects to get an idea of how it might sound when it's done. It sounds like I'll be able to take some gear to Artichoke and record in the 'Back Gate' which has great acoustics and is further away from traffic than my stupid living room.
The Wind

Dos Meses (Two Months)

Alright, two months left before the trip to Central America. It's coming fast! I can't believe how much there is to do, and almost every minute until we leave is booked at this point. Holiday with family in AZ and a house concert at Mom's on New Year's. It's been several years since I've been back.

I still have a bit of new/revised music to upload:

I'm attempting a Christmas Uke song about the cat ruining Christmas, but it's difficult to write lyrics about a specific subject sometimes so it's only instrumental at this point.
Your Christmas Present

I wrote This Time last year, but I got a pretty decent version the other day when I was running through some tunes.
This Time



Artichoke Music had a party and fundraiser last Saturday, which was very succesful. We sampled some of our brew and it went over well.




I'm pretty well Booked solid on gigs in the meantime as well. In addition to several 'Recycleman' shows, I've got 2 shows at Gotham Tavern, I'm playing a Valentines Day set with Matt Meighan and Artichoke is throwing us a send-off party. Good times...