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

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Star Day
“I think people should all go outside tonight and look at the stars, its the perfect weather for it…this could be a holiday, star-day.” Thus spoke a violin student of mine one June 1st a number of years ago. At the time, Lauren, was 10 years old, bright eyed, full of humor, and very talented
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1999
Another look at my music making past. ’99 was another huge year. A year of firsts and beginnings. Elizabeth and I got married. M.Cotu finished a studio LP, “World of Green.” The year started with my first out of state, professionally promoted, multi-band concert experience. Cassopolis, Michigan is a small town, but it was a
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1998
Here’s this week’s installment of historic Tom pics. 1998 bridged the end of sophmore year of college and the start of my junior. I had my 20th birthday. In April, I asked Elizabeth to marry me, she said yes. Daniel and I were roommates, but M.Cotu was more of an idea than a reality. He
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.