T-shirts and Album Art

 My new shirts arrived this week, and I'm pretty excited about them. Seems a bit surreal, though, to be honest, having my name on a t-shirt that is. These will be for sale at any and all shows coming up! They may even be available on my band camp site, so keep your eyes peeled.

Also, below is the cover for my new album, which I will be releasing in late May. The photo is courtesy of Diana Kraus. (http://dianacatherine.4ormat.com) Check her out!

Taking Photos

As production on my new album "Home and other Virtues" comes to a close, I got together today with my friend, co-worker and talented photographer Diana (http://dianacatherine.4ormat.com) to take some photos for the cover and who knows what else. It's never my favorite thing to have my picture taken, but it definitely helps to have the photographer be a friend. Excess photos will be put online, don't you worry.

Also, tonight I'm meeting with my friend Kevin Fedewa who is working on an illustration for the album as well. I'm super excited to be able to get some sketches up online, so keep your eyes peeled for  those.  

Coming soon...

Coming soon...

Song Lyric: "And a green balloon"

So, with the release of my new album coming, I thought I would share the lyrics to one of the new songs. It's called "and a green balloon"

Loudly, stomping on the sidewalk,
brand new dress and knee socks 
and a green balloon.

Fingers wrapped around the strand
that bound balloon to hand. 
Said mother, "do the best you can 
to hold on tight."

Anxious, waylaid by the street light,
fidget, frown, but sit tight holding mother's hand.

Stranger, eye's on her balloon 
says, "things they pass too soon,
so don't let go, the things we love
we tend to lose."

"…hold on tight"
"…don't let go"

Grandma sipping from her tea cup,
graying hair and make-up 
covers crows feet's lines. 

Winking, whispers in her ear, 
"grand daughter don't you fear.
Yes, things will fade, but make the most
while you're still here."

She took her green balloon
and loosed it on the sky, 
                                                                                                watching it dip and sway
                                                                                                among the power lines.


From childhood on, we are taught to treat things as precious and we cling to our possessions afraid to lose them. However, the little girl in this song finds the most joy in watching her possession float away from her.

Just want to play.

Every time I hear a good song, it just makes me want to play some music. But then I need to turn the song off so I can play. 

Life is hard.

A show, an album, and stuff.

Oh hello there, reader. I didn't see you come in.

Tomorrow night, I will be heading out Steven's Point, Wisconsin, for a show at the University! Opening for a band called Griswald, hailing from Madison. See the links:

http://www.griswaldmusic.com/tour.html

This is the show:

https://www.facebook.com/events/662458823777137/

As some of you know I'm from the central Wisconsin Area myself, and I'm pumped to get to play so close to home. 

Hey, guess what…

Recording and mixing is finished on my upcoming album "Home and Other Virtues" and I am in the process of developing the artwork with some friends of mine: Kevin Fedewa(illustration) and Diana Kraus(photos). I will be posting some pictures as they become available. 

I will be releasing the album sometime in Spring, but stay tuned for previews of some of the new tracks.

Looking forward...

It's a new year, and there's a lot of stuff coming up for me. First and foremost, I am finally working on recording a new album! There will be more information on that as it develops, but for now, know that it is called "Home and Other Virtues" and I will be releasing it sometime in spring or early Summer!

Also, I have begun booking for the spring and summer months. Hopefully, you will be able to catch me at a number of farmer's markets, bars and coffee shops around Milwaukee. If you know of a place you think I should play, please drop me a line in the contact section of my website or on Facebook.

A few other things to look forward to:

- New T-shirts
- New Buttons
- New Stickers

Basically there will be a total merch overhaul!

Alright, that's all for now, I have to get back to recording.


be safe