The General Store / Relief Project
Man, it's been a while since I checked in. Better late than never. Anyway, just so excited about what's been going on creatively in my world over the last few months.
I've teamed up with well known local producer Scott Riebling (American Hi Fi, Avery, Nina Gordon) to do a recording of songs that I've written over the last year. "The General Store" which is slated to be released by late January is definitely edgier than "Outside", and with the added playing and style of Dave Brophy on drums and Erik Privert on bass, there's more of a coherent band feel . The name of the album does not reflect a title track but rather a concept in the overall feel of the record. From song to song it's a hodgepodge of emotion and style - from reggae to folk to rock to jazz - there's a little piece of all the music I love put into these songs. You can find what you're looking for at "The General Store" is sort of what sums up my thought on the 11 tracks. Working with Scott has been outstanding and he's driven me to challenge my writing and to creatively dig down to find the true soul of each song - even if it's at the sake of my sanity. From a lyrical standpoint I've felt more open and taken more risks this time around....there's a huge part of my soul and vision in these works. The songs go in and out of my life and the lives of those around me. Emotionally, there's definitely more of a personal connection for the listener to dive into.
We've been recording around Boston at Mix One Studio and Prism Studio and I've been tracking overdubs and vocals with Scott at his apartment.....which is totally chill and the homemade pizza is the best I've found in Beantown. Anyway, I'll keep you posted on this front. I can't wait to share it with you.
The second project going on in my life is "The Relief Project." This NPO was started by my good friend Brad Corrigan and I after witnessing the massive devastation of the Tsunami in South East Asia. The Relief Project is a collection of 19 artists that have come together to use their music as a creative tool to bridge cultural gaps and fight against poverty and (social) atrocities against children worldwide. Together we have produced a compilation CD that is being released at a Dec. 22nd benefit show at Irving Plaza in NYC. The money raised will go to larger organizations who are fullfilling the goals and mission of TRP. We are truly inspired by the response we've received from the music community and our fans to put out this CD and get the organization rolling. Many thanks to all of you who have supported this movement.
More information on the relief project.
More information on the DEC. 22nd show.
Live your life.
I've teamed up with well known local producer Scott Riebling (American Hi Fi, Avery, Nina Gordon) to do a recording of songs that I've written over the last year. "The General Store" which is slated to be released by late January is definitely edgier than "Outside", and with the added playing and style of Dave Brophy on drums and Erik Privert on bass, there's more of a coherent band feel . The name of the album does not reflect a title track but rather a concept in the overall feel of the record. From song to song it's a hodgepodge of emotion and style - from reggae to folk to rock to jazz - there's a little piece of all the music I love put into these songs. You can find what you're looking for at "The General Store" is sort of what sums up my thought on the 11 tracks. Working with Scott has been outstanding and he's driven me to challenge my writing and to creatively dig down to find the true soul of each song - even if it's at the sake of my sanity. From a lyrical standpoint I've felt more open and taken more risks this time around....there's a huge part of my soul and vision in these works. The songs go in and out of my life and the lives of those around me. Emotionally, there's definitely more of a personal connection for the listener to dive into.
We've been recording around Boston at Mix One Studio and Prism Studio and I've been tracking overdubs and vocals with Scott at his apartment.....which is totally chill and the homemade pizza is the best I've found in Beantown. Anyway, I'll keep you posted on this front. I can't wait to share it with you.
The second project going on in my life is "The Relief Project." This NPO was started by my good friend Brad Corrigan and I after witnessing the massive devastation of the Tsunami in South East Asia. The Relief Project is a collection of 19 artists that have come together to use their music as a creative tool to bridge cultural gaps and fight against poverty and (social) atrocities against children worldwide. Together we have produced a compilation CD that is being released at a Dec. 22nd benefit show at Irving Plaza in NYC. The money raised will go to larger organizations who are fullfilling the goals and mission of TRP. We are truly inspired by the response we've received from the music community and our fans to put out this CD and get the organization rolling. Many thanks to all of you who have supported this movement.
More information on the relief project.
More information on the DEC. 22nd show.
Live your life.
