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Be a part of my first solo album

After many years of touring and recording with different artists, I’ve been writing and recording my very first solo album. The album, due to be released in Fall 2011, is called Hurry Up and Smell The Roses and will feature 11 original tracks.

My aim is to create the best work I can make, and I’m doing so without a record label. I’ve partnered with Kickstarter to raise the funds necessary to do it properly. Your pledge dollars go directly to the creation, manufacturing, and release of this album.

This is an “All or Nothing” funding site, which means that I must reach my target goal, or all pledges are cancelled and this project will not be funded at all. So, I’ve created lots of rewards that allow you to get the music first, plus unique experiences and exclusives for backers only. Plus, every pledge gives you access to project updates so you can join me on this adventure.

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to grab your free download of “When You Told Me Not To Go” on my music page, and I hope to see you on my summer tour.  Thanks again!

Summer 2011 Tourdates

This summer marks my first real solo tour. First up is a West Coast swing beginning at Steamers in Fullerton, California on June 16. What’s special about this show? First off, I’ll be playing on their sweet grand piano (the real thing, what a concept!), and also on the bill will be an ELP tribute band, so it’ll be keyboard heaven for sure.  After a couple of house concerts, I’ll fly back to Nashville, load up the ol’ CR-V, and head up to Virginia for a concert at ArtSpace Herndon on June 25 and a house concert on June 26. I will then march, on foot, with a keyboard strapped to my back (not really), to New York City for my first ever concert at Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 1) on July 1 (that part is true). I’m very excited that I’m on the bill in NYC with the fantastic singer-songwriter Jann Klose.  He’ll also be on the bill with me the very next night at the Record Collector in Bordentown, New Jersey (July 2).  Then it’s back to Nashville for my first solo appearance in town, July 15 at the Hotel Preston.  Also appearing will be Kurt Michaels, and this show just happens to be the night before Yes plays Nashville.  So, if you happen to like that sort of thing, come on out for a Nashville weekend.

More shows are being added, so please visit the shows page for all details and sign up for my email list too.  See you this summer…
Upcoming Shows:

Jun 16, 2011 Fullerton, CA (US) @ Steamers w/ MoeTar & Brain Salad Buy Tickets
Jun 17, 2011 La Verne, CA (US) @ House Concert
Jun 18, 2011 Sacramento, CA (US) @ House Concert
Jun 25, 2011 Herndon, VA (US) @ ArtSpace Herndon
Jun 26, 2011 Stafford, VA (US) @ House Concert
Jul 1, 2011 New York, NY (US) @ Rockwood Music Hall w/ Jann Klose
Jul 2, 2011 Bordentown, NJ (US) @ The Record Collector Buy Tickets
Jul 3, 2011 Somerville, NJ (US) @ House Concert
Jul 15, 2011 Nashville, TN (US) @ Hotel Preston w/ Kurt Michaels

Interview on The Functional Nerds Podcast

During my recent trip to New Jersey, I was interviewed by John Anealio for The Functional Nerds Podcast. As you may know, the nerds got their revenge in the ’80s. And now, the time that used to be spent on vengeance can now be put to other things, like podcasts. Listen here: http://bit.ly/gIiRcp .

UPDATE: My final Ustream live webcast in April will be this Friday, April 29, at 8pm Eastern. I’m considering keeping it a weekly thing into May, but I haven’t decided what night it will be. COMMENTERS: Should I keep it on Fridays? What about Sunday Sounds? Monday Music? Tuesday Tunes? (etc).

You. You got what I need.

Watch my entire April 1 concert online and on demand

Woodbridge TV has put together a nice video of my concert at the Barron Arts Center on April 1, 2011. You can watch the entire concert on demand at http://bit.ly/briz4111 for a limited time.

Reminder: I’ve added a second NJ appearance, Friday, April 8 at Rockn’ Joe in Kendall Park (7:30 pm).

This trip marks the first time I’ve performed live on a Yamaha CP70, a funky electric piano from the 1970′s (graciously provided by Timmy Sean).  I had a blast playing it, mainly because it’s got real strings and hammers and soul and goodness.  What do you think?  Should I take one of these beasts on the road?