On May 15th, 2022 I had the opportunity to deliver my fourth "message and music" for the community at Center for Spiritual Living Nashville. The talk was "Sacred Ecology", accompanied by three original songs and a cover of Gabe Dixon's “All Will Be Well”. If I can play some part in changing hearts and minds by sharing what I've learned through the ongoing process of my own transformation, that will be enough. When the path reveals itself, ya' gotta follow.
In December of 2021, we spent 3 weeks in Belize with dear friends there. Played with friends Ed Taft on bass and Cyril Hannah on percussion at a couple favorite hangouts for locals and tourists. So FUN! Let's see... go to a tropical paradise, spend time with friends, make music, have fun and get paid... yeah, I'll take it!!
Having the opportunity to share both the music and message at my spiritual center continues to be an amazing growth experience for me!! This past Sunday, Feb. 6th was no exception. I also had two of my favorite people and top-notch vocalists, Gregory Fisher and Raven Barrientos, singing with me on several songs, and esp. on "Glory" from the movie "Selma", where I got to work my rap skills a bit on Common's words of wisdom in support of the fight for racial justice and equality.
I look forward to being back on May 15th!
This past Sunday, June 6th, 2021, I had the tremendous honor of being the guest speaker AND musical artist at Center for Spiritual Living Nashville!! Preparing for this was truly a "labor of love" in every respect, and the work paid off. I felt relaxed and confident, and was able to deliver a heartfelt message, while also enjoying performing with my favorite musicians anywhere! I'm grateful for this loving community, and for the lessons learned which have brought me to this point, of finding peace and fulfillment from within and continuing to grow as a messenger for the causes and values I believe in. So blessed!!
I finally got the Subscription / Membership Area created on my website, so pretty happy about that! And huge thanks to those of you who've subscribed. I'm looking forward to the very first private, VIP livestream next Friday, 7pm CT! A page for my "Custom Songs" is coming soon. If you would like to order an incredibly special, professionally crafted and recorded personalized song as a gift for someone you know, or for any occasion, please contact me. It's what I love to do!
June 16th, 2020
These past few months have been more than challenging for all of us in a number of ways. And for some, they've been downright impossible. From a devastating series of tornadoes here in Tennessee in early March that took 25 lives and tore a path of destruction through parts of Davidson, Wilson, Smith and Putnam Counties, to a global virus outbreak that has caused so much suffering, loss, and economic despair as schools and businesses were forced to shutter their doors for the safety of all, to the social unrest and call for justice from people everywhere following the murder of an unarmed black man, once again, at the hands of police officers whose job it is to protect our citizens. To say the events of recent months have been a test of our mental, emotional and physical fortitude would be an understatement. But through it all, we've also seen examples of amazing heroism and courage, solidarity and kindness, and a determination to rise above pain and adversity and find the good within ourselves and each other, again and again. Even Mother Earth got a bit of a much-needed reprieve as the COVID pandemic has slowed down the continual onslaught of industrial pollutants and the burning of fossil fuels, at least for a little while.
Another change that has occurred is with the leadership at our beloved spiritual home, Center for Spiritual Living Nashville. It is with a sense of peace, happiness and anticipation that we embark on a new path, stronger and wiser for the experiences of the last two years. I'm honored to take part in providing music for the virtual service on Sunday, June 21st, at 11am. I got to go to the amazing "Stagepost Studios" video production facility and tape a couple songs today for that service. Everyone there was so kind and easy to work with. They made it really fun and relaxed, so THANK YOU for that!
I know they say it's darkest just before the dawn, and that darkness can really put us to the test. But I'm also excited and filled with hope for what the future holds for all of us. New opportunities, new insights and new ways of doing things abound. Let's embrace them.
Listen to a live interview I did TODAY, Tuesday, Jan. 27th, 2020, from 3-4pm with the lovely Drew Laney on "Radio Free Nashville" in Pasquo, TN (103.7 and 107.1 FM). Amazing how quickly an hour goes when you're having fun!! Just having a nice conversation and playing a few songs. There is a symphonic piece that comes in during my last song, which makes for an unusual sonic experience, BUT... it's pretty straightforward up to that point!
It seems odd to still be living in an era in which rallies and marches to show our support for science and urgent pleas for our elected officials, citizens and business leaders to address the need for meaningful action on climate change is the norm. But, nonetheless, here we are. We will meet in Public Square on Sat., May 4th at 10am. Hope to see you there!
"Reckless Abandon", a collection of 11 original songs, drawing on both contemporary and traditional influences and recorded in a stripped-down, acoustic format, has finally made it's way into the world-at-large. Released on August 1st, it has begun to gain attention at Folk radio, making the #16 album, #21 song ("Ordinary Miracles") and #22 artist on the charts for it's debut month. Off to a great start! The album and individual songs are available on this site for listening and download, and will be soon be made available on all major internet downloading and streaming sites.
I have completed my latest collection of songs, and stripped down the sound somewhat from my last offering. Really looking forward to sharing this with everyone! Stay tuned...