Some thoughts on Prince..
The first song I can remember hearing by Prince was when he ditched the bass and harnessed his electric falsetto for the 1986 smash “Kiss.” I must have been in 3rd grade and heard it…
Apr 29 2016
All I Really Need Is to Know That You Believe
Apr 19 2016
April Landscapes
Life has emerged from the hasty hibernation of the passed winter, with people eagerly taking in the warmth of a welcome, if premature Spring. The highs are higher than normal, and the cools tend to sneakily reside during the nocturnal…
Mar 16 2016
Springtime for Songwriters
For many students throughout Minnesota, Spring Break has begun, and for once it actually feels like spring. The ice shanties are long gone from the lakes, most of the ice has melted, and snow is now just another 4-letter word…
Jan 26 2016
Acoustic Cabin Videos
I have a new series of videos I'll be releasing over the next few months. These were imagined, directed, and created by visual artists Kate Casanova and Ben Moren. Both are wildly talented and dedicated - and I was…
Jan 20 2016
Tiptoeing the Straight and Narrowing
Dammit if it isn't impossible to stay true to a New Year's Resolution. I can't say I'm making HUGE promises to myself - which is why it's a (somewhat predictable) bummer that I haven't been able to stick to my…
Jan 5 2016
The Flying Burrito Brothers and True Love in 2016
It's a New Year and a perfect opportunity to dust off the keyboard and share some exciting news. It's been awhile since I've released new music, with the last album In Real Time out a little over a year ago…
Dec 4 2015
Music for MN Children's Hospitals Dec. 19th w/ Matt Hires
We're in the thick of the holiday season. It feels like everyone is moving at a hundred miles per hour trying to finish tasks, send out correspondence to friends and colleagues, and prepare for many wonderful - and stressful -…
Sep 28 2015
Everwood Farmstead Saturday October 3rd w/ Jeremy Messersmith
When it comes to entering a creative mindset, place becomes incredibly important. Whether it's a crumbling, grey K-Mart parking lot or a tiny bedroom that's been freshly painted in bright colors to welcome in a newborn, environment plays a crucial…