A Word on the Song:
After writing this song I realized it said much more about me than about the subject. We are obliged to love the moments when our own art—over which we thought we had the control—teaches us where we are failing at being a human, Continue reading ““Bad Book” at The Chalet”
A Word on the Song:
My favorite story about this song (and there are a LOT of stories about this song) is the last line of the bridge. Traditionally, the last line of the bridge of a novelty song like this is the MONEY line, and when I first wrote it in 2012 I used a line I knew was a placeholder Continue reading ““All the Time” with Nostalgia Media”
A Word on the Song:
I was living in Boston when I received my invitation to Captain and Clark’s wedding in Leavenworth, WA. On the plane ride over I realized I had not budgeted for a wedding gift for them. So between the flight, the drive, and the stay, I Continue reading ““Anywhere I Be” at Woodworks Recording Studio”
A Word on the Engineer:
Joel and I have worked together in many capacities from music licensing to performing to chicken wrangling, so it was a treat to be in the studio of a friend Continue reading ““Ode to the Causeless Generation” at Steinhenge”
A Word on the Producer: My friend Eric Schwartz, I’ll have you know, is a substantial artist in his own right. An excerpt from his bio states, “Schwartz is possibly the only artist in the history of the world to get raves from Gloria Steinem and Hustler Magazine.” A celebrated juxtapositioner, a purveyor of the best muppet energy Continue reading ““Don’t Move” at Studio P”
This Appalachian waltz lent itself to mass amounts of devastating mountain estrogen.
A Word on the Band: Back in November, Sugar in the Gourd, an all-girl string band in LA, asked if I could sub short notice for one of their members, which I did with relish since I so infrequently get to play music with other women. The success of that evening Continue reading ““The High Dark Rise” at Sonic Boom Room”
A Word on the Engineer/Studio: Jeff Kossack loves chilling out to great music—I suppose that’s one of the reasons he’s part of the Tall Men Group, a highly respected local band in which each member is a phenomenal songwriter Continue reading ““Rain in the Desert” at OtherHand Recording”
I’m very fortunate that my earliest songwriting influences are all people I know personally. That is why each year I’m going to do just one cover, songs I like written by people I love. Last year I did a song my dad wrote. This year’s cover is brought to you by Continue reading ““Maranatha” at Pip Studios”
So much thanks to the formidable, world-class, beloved bass player for and collaborator with artists such as Jackson Browne, Stephen Stills, Keb’ Mo’, and Brett Dennen (to name just a few) – Mr Kevin McCormick. Just as watching a master carpenter work is relaxing Continue reading ““Oh Sleeper” with S.C.A.B.E.”
Through our mutual friend Chris Murphy I was given a little studio time with Pat Flynn (of New Grass Revival) as a producer and guitar accompanist for this month’s single, Continue reading ““Goodbye My Isaac” at Hayloft Studios”
