Geli Wuerzner, who has been my musical partner and adventure buddy for two years, is parting ways with "A Lovely Ruckus". She will be calling the Pacific Northwest home for a while; and I will be heading to Austin to…
Jun 10 2017
Mar 29 2017
Home Again, Home Again...
The Southwest Quest was a ride--full of great gigs and personal challenges (including, but not limited to, Geli coming down with strep throat the day we rolled into Austin). Luckily, with the help of some antibiotics, she powered through and…
Feb 11 2017
South for the Winter Tour - Photo Journal
After a little over two weeks on the road, Geli and I have once again parked the RV in the Pacific Northwest.
Our South for the Winter tour--to Central Arizona and back--was a huge success! We played 8 (official) gigs…
Our South for the Winter tour--to Central Arizona and back--was a huge success! We played 8 (official) gigs…
Dec 30 2016
A Lovely Ruckus
2016 has been amazing!
We've played over 100 gigs this year--from Seattle to New Orleans and a few places in between.
And, as awesome as 2016 has been, 2017 is shaping up to be even better.
With the band moving…
We've played over 100 gigs this year--from Seattle to New Orleans and a few places in between.
And, as awesome as 2016 has been, 2017 is shaping up to be even better.
With the band moving…
Dec 8 2016
Next Stop: Paradise
Since returning from the Road, the band has been super busy playing gigs and working on new material.
During some of our down time, we were able to scope a few studios in the Seattle area. After considering our options…
During some of our down time, we were able to scope a few studios in the Seattle area. After considering our options…
Nov 16 2016
Ball of Glass
Hey all!
We have some very exciting things brewing.
In the coming weeks, we'll be filling you in.
For now, here's a video for our song "Ball of Glass", shot beneath some cedars by camera-master Wyatt Olney.
Enjoy!
Oct 29 2016
Tales From The Road - Final Chapter (Arizona)
After Utah, Austin, New Orleans, and many stops in between, Geli and I had thought we'd seen it all on this tour. But nothing could prepare us for the beauty of Northern Arizona.
Before we made our way toward…
Oct 22 2016
Tales From The Road - Chapter 3 (New Orleans)
Woooweee!
What a week it's been.
After a 22 hour drive from New Orleans to Phoenix, Geli and I have parked the RV in the parking lot of the Arizona Casino—a place where, during my 7 AM trip…
Oct 12 2016
Tales From The Road - Chapter 2 (Austin)
Hello!
Writing to y'all from a coffee shop in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
En route to New Orleans, Geli and I have decided to park the RV beside the bayou at a nearby state park and enjoy a day off.
…
Oct 4 2016
Tales From The Road - Chapter 1 (Idaho, Utah)
Greetings from the Road!
Alex here.
Geli and I are about a week into our month-long run from Seattle to New Orleans and back. So far, the tour has been a blast.
The trip kicked off last Wednesday, the 28th…
Sep 27 2016
Ohio
We are very excited to share this video with you.
It's a cover of "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young--written about the Kent State shootings of 1970.
We've added a second verse to document current struggles between American citizens…
It's a cover of "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young--written about the Kent State shootings of 1970.
We've added a second verse to document current struggles between American citizens…
Aug 21 2016
Heart of Gold
Last week, the boys and I went down to the Snoqualmie River and recorded a few videos for our new Youtube channel.
Here is the first: Heart of Gold by Neil Young. Thanks to Wyatt Olney for filming and editing…