A few weeks back I had a dream that I was hanging with my former Seattle band-mates. One of them told me that I should "Finish what I started."
After waking I realized that this comment came in regard…
Dec 18 2017
Oct 31 2017
The Leaves, They Are A-Changin'
Greetings from Nashville!
The past few weeks have been spent between here and Cincinnati, Ohio.
I've played a few fun gigs (including a Cinci Farmer's Market where some costumed children held a tiny dance party), met many friendly…
Aug 31 2017
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Greetings from beautiful Sedona, Arizona!
The journey from Seattle to Austin has been great so far--many successful gigs, friendly folks and adventurous hikes.
Beyond all of this, I've begun to record music in my Dodge Caravan--committing myself…
Jul 14 2017
Mission Accomplished
I'm pleased to report that the trip to Salt Lake City with fiddler Amanda Fitch was a great success.
We played several amazing gigs, camped for a few days in Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains and braved 105 degree heat in…
Jun 10 2017
Good luck, Geli!
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…
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…