#12DOMO 2019

Every year, right around the time the Christmas music is starting to sound like hidden messages to kill family in ritual sacrifice, my friend Joshua Wentz hits me up with a refreshing reprieve: an invitation to collaborate on his annual marathon tribute to Mike Oldfield. He covers 12 different songs each time and releases one a day in the lead-up to Christmas. The 12 Days of Mike Oldfield. It’s a whole thing, four years running.

This year I got way out ahead of Joshua on our song and built a groove switch into the song structure to make sure it was extra messed up. Josh killed it on the vocals and arrangement anyway, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

Click below to listen and download an mp3.

Then check out the whole 2019 project on YouTube here.

Day Eleven of 2019's Twelve Days of Mike Oldfield! Celebrating my favorite musician for the twelve days of Christmas.

Announcement

OK, I said I had an announcement, so here it is.

After years of starts and restarts, I've finally finished making a record. It ain't too shiny and it's just a short and sweet EP—four rapid fire rock songs—but it's something I've wanted to do since I was a teenager and (shamefully) never managed to complete until now.

Starting in March, I'm making up for lost time by releasing the record on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever else fine music is compressed and streamed.

Then, I'm hitting the road with Stephen Mortensen, playing bass in his new band, Shadow of the Titan, and trading instruments with him to perform a set of my own at certain shows. Big thanks to Stephen for including me on his tour. Stay tuned for show announcements, coming soon.

To everyone who has been supporting me for years with friendship, patience, coming to shows, or even just clicking "Like" now and then, know that nothing—nothing—goes unnoticed or unappreciated. Without all of you, this would just be band practice.

Want to get involved? Want me to play at your house party? Got a couch in the Midwest where we can crash? Got a podcast and need a charming guest? Send me a message. No idea is too crazy at this point.

Let's do this!