Grabbed this shot on a walk late Friday afternoon in a North side Chicago neighborhood. I was walking west, looking for houses with attractive features as Heather and I put together a “wish list” for purchasing our own single family home.
I’ve said it a couple times but I really do like the wrap around porch on this one. The shade for the 1st floor rooms would be a welcome break from the undisturbed sunlight we have in our condo, where the western exposure can be beautiful but intense.
This two-minute instrumental piece represents a pure experiment in texture and instinct. Heavily influenced by a recent deep dive into Brian Eno’s work, I wanted to see what would happen if I layered disparate sounds without over-constructing the result.
My mother died on October 3rd so I made this tribute video with my dad and my siblings. In this post, I describe the process I used to make the video.
Playing it well enough to play it without thinking is really how you unlock the creative choices available to a player. It’s also how you get to that elusive and prized flow state of playing, where you’re free to experience the creation in real time
Back in 2015, I cram-learned a bunch of tips and tutorials on fireworks photography… Here are the basics of how I did it, including the exact gear and camera settings you need to get the best results.
Well, the time has come to rejoin the live performance world. On Sunday afternoon, April 21st, I’ll be playing a solo acoustic set as part of the International Pop Overthrow festival happening at Montrose Saloon.
I have long talked a big game about doing a FAWM (February Album Writing Month) but typically other distractions and priorities have prevented me from moving forward. Ever the optimist, I decided to take a stab again in 2024. Today,
