An amazing experience.

Laurie is a hero for me and she was a total pro to work with, not to mention a hugely charming individual.

All of her musicians (Rob Burger, Bill Laswell, Colin Stetson) are trained assassins, and my fellow backup singers (David Driver and Theo Bleckman) went 0 to 60 in no time flat.  My goal for the eve was just to not fall down, but I actually somehow enjoyed myself.

The CD release show at Poisson Rouge the night before Letterman was a steamy whirlwind.  We sang on five songs, and didn’t have much rehearsal to prep for it, and it felt like a million degrees down there.  There were two flies stalking Laurie all night but she was indomitable.

Wow.  The whole thing, just wow.  Not the kind of thing you could ever expect or prepare yourself for.  Oh, and Lou gives good notes.

Four shows in one week, a mini-tour of our favorite New York venues: Barbes, the Living Room, Union Hall, Rockwood Music Hall.  Thanks to everyone who came out to see us.  That was super fun. And now, at last, this Honker of an album is set loose upon the universe.  Be good, little album, and [...]

here are some pics and a nice write-up from mauricio carey.  what was up with those ticket scalpers?

Woo-hoo!  Off to mastering today.  CD Preview show 4.10 at Joe’s Pub.

We’re funding our new album with help from fans, friends and this amazing website called Kickstarter, which allows people to donate to the project. With the record industry being what it is, this is a super exciting new way to try to fund an album.  We only get the money if we meet our fundraising [...]

A podcast interview with Kadmus Arts about writing plays and songs.

Wednesday night was the first public presentation of The Barber & the Farmer, my play for computer.  It was held at 3LD Arts & Technology Center.   About 80 folks came down to see it, and they were a warm and responsive and handsome crowd.  I never know what an audience is thinking, but I [...]

On July 8, you can bear witness to The Barber and The Farmer, my new play for computer, at 3LD Art & Technology Center in the Financial District.  The play is about a desperate couple who gets pushed to the limits by the mortgage crisis.  It’s 45 minutes 10 seconds long and is performed by [...]

Big new gig coming up at Joe’s Pub June 2.  Check it outski!  Probably our one and only indoor show for the summer. In August, the band will be welcoming you as you leave your midtown office with a set at Bryant Park. And come September, we’re rocking out at a new outdoor fest on [...]

My Grandpa Nathan passed away on Saturday.  He was 97 years old.  I’m sorry that he had to go but I’m relieved for him — 97 years is a long time and he was pooped. He had been ready to move on for the past few years at least.   I couldn’t be at the [...]