Post #1276 – Songs from a tiny desk…

Post #1276 – Songs from a tiny desk…

I found out at the last minute that NPR was hosting a  Tiny Desk contest, based on their popular live music series.  So, with the deadline less than 24 hours away, I quickly filmed this clip in the home studio one night with my iphone taped to a mic stand. The song is...
Post #1271 – Matones Music Sessions

Post #1271 – Matones Music Sessions

This past December, h00v3r (upright bass) and I were invited to perform a few songs at my favorite record store, Matones Music in Collegeville, PA, to be filmed for their ongoing Shop Sessions web series.  They posted the fruits of our labor earlier today – take...
Post #1260 – Leesta Vall Field Recording

Post #1260 – Leesta Vall Field Recording

This past Saturday (September 16),  I was lucky enough to record a new song as part of Leesta Vall’s Direct to Vinyl Field Recordings.  Brooklyn based, Leesta Vall specializes in limited edition lathe cut records that are made on modified vintage record cutting...
Post #1226 – The Science of Art

Post #1226 – The Science of Art

The story of The Failing Hearts: this past July, I was invited to record some music with my friend Jay Caddle in his basement studio. There was no game plan, no rehearsals, no discussion on what key to play in or what genre, no overdubs or second takes.  Steve...
Post #1217 – Seafang

Post #1217 – Seafang

I was stoked to find a few copies of the new Seafang 7″ single (which I did the cover for) waiting for me in the mailbox this morning.  As some of you know, I go way back with Elephant Stone Records as they put out both releases from my former band, The...
Post #1197 – RIP George Manney

Post #1197 – RIP George Manney

Really bummed to hear about the passing of George Manney – I had the pleasure of recording with George when I was in The Situation, and he produced the track (What Keeps You) Keeping On from the Reece Nasty EP. We didn’t always see eye to eye creatively...