It seems odd sometimes I suppose, given everything I've been through that I don't often feel inclined to write about the lower points of life...
There was a time when I got my heart slightly damaged, and I wrote…
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My Roots
I got in late last night, nearly midnight I believe it was... I had gone down to play some songs with my good buddy Mitch Ellis who was playing at a Pub in Fairfield Ohio, it felt good to fiddle…
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Beautifully Broken
Brandi Carlile has a song "The Things I Regret" and in there she has a verse that simply says:
"With the weight of the world resting on my back,
And the road on which I've traveled is as long…
The Perfect Myth
There's a myth that seems to always be around, that people on Instagram don't have dirty dishes stacked in little piles out of frame, and that coffee shop acts always play to a full house. That opening acts just got…
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Radio Silence...
When I was a kid, I lived with the radio on all the time... The local Country station was a valuable asset that gave out solid weather forecasts and broke into the action when big storms loomed to keep the…
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Maybe When I'm Older
Maybe when I'm older it will all make sense
Maybe when I'm grayer my voice will need the rest
"I don't want to be on my deathbed wishing I had played more music and taken more risks…
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The Sideman
Boy am I tired! The gear is all back in the house, all the guitars, amps and pedals are neatly stacked in the corner waiting for the next gig, and of course I’ll likely change the strings tomorrow afternoon…
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DIY Music? Who would want to do that?!
Ok so in the past I have been scolded for making fun of “The Voice” and at times I have been rather coy when asked to be part of some sort of…
Periodic playlist for Spotify users!
So I thought that maybe I should kick in a playlist of music that I like and listen to often... So I'm picking my favorite Americana and traditional Country/Folk artists and sharing their music through playlists! It's the stuff I… Read more
Shows
Previous events
Come grab some great locally grown foods and I will be your soundtrack while you do it!
Barringer's is one of the best venues on the near south side, and with the free pinball, pizza to die for, and the fish and chips are just right!
Have a fantastic meal, and beverage while listening to original music at an intimate stage with me!
Come hang out and enjoy a night of great food, live music!
Late night show at a cool little place where you can get a pretty killer meal and listen to music while shooting a mean game of pool!
A new venue with really great people, super cool spot to come hang out, eat some great food, and listen to some live music!
Love songs and murder ballads while you celebrate Valentine's Day in a great locally owned business that serves up some great BBQ!
Come honkytonk with me while I sing the classics!
Noonday series at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 535 S 14th St, , New Castle, IN 47362
A new series of shows from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, details to be announced!
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market, 51 State Road 46 , Nashville, Indiana 47448
Come see the wonderful scenery of Brown County and enjoy the farmers market while the music plays!
All ages show with lots of local area artisans and fun for the whole family, come and enjoy the show!
Possibly my favorite venue in the area! Elk burgers are fantastic and of course the service there is always friendly as well! Come hang out and hear some stories and songs and probably some fiddle tunes.
Family friendly dining and a really cool place to spend an evening listening to music! The food is just about the most comforting thing you're ever going to eat and the staff is always fantastic!
Fantastic food and beverage at a really great venue! Early show so you can still be home at a reasonable hour without having to drive in the dark!
Historic downtown Shelbyville, right on the circle inside a great little venue with fantastic food and great acoustics!
Wonderful venue with great food and plenty of space! All ages in the dining room area.
Located on the circle in beautiful downtown Shelbyville! Cool little back-room tavern with some great food and beverage. Come hang out and listen to some music and sample the local flavors!
Live stream with plenty of production, and of course there's going to be some pretty sweet guitars to listen to and look at as well!