Non-fiction often tells a story more compelling than fiction. That’s why I enjoy documentaries so much. I remember thinking about Maine in the winter and the founder of Burt’s Bees when writing this song. It’s a creative loneliness…pure in a sense. That deep feeling of experience and being alone and telling the story. The stories […]
This song was inspired by a documentary I saw about George Harrison entitled, Living in the Material World. I’ve never listened to the Beatles seriously but they deserve attention. The craftsmanship they put into songwriting was incredible. It was also surprising to learn that a few of my favorite Beatles tunes were written by George […]
Recently I got the opportunity to perform for the guys over at www.comfystonefilms.com. They host a weekly YouTube music show called, Comfy Corner. I really enjoyed collaborating with them. We recorded on a Sunday afternoon in Uptown. It was a humid day the weekend after Hurricane Nate’s surprisingly weak landfall. Hope you enjoy! Performance […]
Blue Jeans This week I wore the same pair of pants every day. Results: a) It was easy. b) No one noticed. Success! Why do we have so many pants?! Kalenda The Lost Bayou Ramblers just released their latest album, Kalenda. You have to check it out! […]
The Twisted Oak Music Festival will be temporarily paused this year. For more info click here.
Labels I really dislike the term Christian Music. It’s so nondescript. What makes something Christian? Is it a song that plays on K-LOVE or something written by a Christian? It doesn’t mean anything. Hymn is a much better word. It means a song or ode in praise or honor of God. Worship song or sacred […]
Sometimes a song wants to be written. I spend a lot of time chasing songs, but it is really special when the song speaks back to you. I’ve always loved the Bible stories in the Old Testament. When I was a kid I would read them over and over again. One of […]
The Building is an art gallery and event space that is part of the revitalization of Dryades street. It has brick walls, an old school bar and what some would say is one of the best sounding rooms in New Orleans. Owners Christian and Connie Lebat host live music that’s fresh, innovative and off […]