(and it’s guitars, mini vans, indie-rock music)

Latest Blog posts
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Pod Blog: S3 Ep6 Never Really Over
Here’s a 60 second clip of a reharsal leading up to the recording session for today’s song. This was the first time I had two guests on an episode. My Uncle, Steve Peck and my friend, Brannon Hancock. My Uncle has a nick name for me “The Groove Guy.” It comes from an interaction we
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My Via Chicago
Every guitar has a story. “Tell me about that guitar, Tom,” asked fellow guitarist friend Bill Eyster, between songs at a friend’s party/gig the other night. “What kind is it?” I gave him some details on its provenance, Epiphone, mid-range price, a little over 20 years old…that I always liked its warm tone. But what
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Playing for crickets…
And wouldn’t have it any other way. How is it that 2021 feels like last year?..Not almost 4 years ago!? I confess I’ve been so busy launching my podcast and working with gigging bands in these “post-Covid years” that I really have put my songwriting on the back burner, time-wise. But a large piece of
Folk Singer for Hire
Bars, coffee houses, churches, libraries, camps, campfires…wherever people gather, I can add lively and surprising entertainment or erichment
Have fiddle will travel
I enjoy backing up bands and singers with violin or viola. I have contributed to many recordings as a session player over the years. I also will play a solo set with storytelling.

photo credit: Tim Gray. Live photos from a concert at St. Paul’s Church, Mishawaka, IN.