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The Big List of How to Fail in Music!

Hey, here’s a super list of ways to screw up your music ‘career’, kids!

Photos – more “work” on Masks…

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First footage from “Masks” by Pat Smith, Audio by me…

Hi All – here’s a sneak peek at the new film I’m working on with Pat Smith. This is the first time any finished footage from the movie has been seen anywhere… so tell your friends! What’s “Masks” about? Eco-parable, psychodrama, or art-house horror movie? I guarantee only one thing: you won’t guess the ending. [...]

A new review, from the dawn of time

I just ran into this review of my first EP, “Rich Girls” – “Imagine if Bono decided to record a totally different sound folkie art album without the consent or help of The Edge. That

Photos from the Cayucos Surfrider Show, inStar and the Bluff Rats!

Behold! Some photos from the recent show supporting SLO Surfrider – inStar played a set as a power trio (with the excellent addition of Wyatt on drums), and the Wadsworth Bluff Rats played too… visit instarmusic.com and http://www.myspace.com/thewadworthbluffrats and slosurfrider.org for more!

New Show! Oct 25th, Surfrider Free Fall Show with Shane Stoneman, Tropo, Mrs. Brown and more

Hey, just confirmed a New Show! Oct 25th, Surfrider Free-Fall Show with Shane Stoneman, Tropo, Mrs. Brown and more, in Central-Coast-tastic Cayucos, CA. We’ll be playing outside at the Pier (or in the Vets Hall if it rains). Lots of original art work will be for sale, and the usual great vibes and music of [...]

Show this Friday: Surfrider Party, with Jordan Martin

Hey, quick note to those on the Central Coast – I’m playing Friday (power-duo with Jordan Martin) at Surfrider’s new monthly event @ the SLO Down Pub in Arroyo Grande. It’s a great place – local and organic beer and booze, food, good vibes. Surfrider is having a meeting @ 6:30 – you should come, [...]

Live Oak Show was super-fun – see photos

Just got back from playing the Live Oak festival near Santa Barbara – man, that was fun. [ Thanks to Tyson and his brother for the excellent sound and lights, and Shevon for the head's-up about the opportunity. ] Jordan and I had a great time putting out a whirlwind of sound as a two-man [...]

Played in Big Sur @ the Henry Miller Museum

Driving through Big Sur this week, I chanced on an awesome open mic @ the Henry Miller Library and Museum, and got to play a few songs. Great pl

Two New Shows – Live Oak Festival and Sustainabliltiy Festival

Hey there – so, I’m confirmed to play the Live Oak Festival on June 14th (Saturday). Playing with Jordan Martin on Bass (he’s moving up front from drums!) and Mark Folkrod on drums (he’s good! plays with lots of interesting bands!). This will be fun! You should come! Here’s the website: www.liveoakfest.org Here’s an extra [...]