Writing About Creativity, Music, Self-Doubt, and the Path Forward
Haystack Grew Up: Two Cities, One Big Year for This Little Festival
Last summer, a brand new festival launched in North Bend with one ambitious idea: fill a small town with live music across 17 venues in a single night. It worked. So this year, Haystack is growing. In 2026, there are two festivals, two cities, and a whole lot more hope.
Rediscovering the Magic of Music in Community Spaces
Mosaic MI blends open mic energy with the intimacy of a songwriting circle. Whether you’re performing or just listening, this welcoming space invites connection, creativity, and community through the shared experience of music.
My Bumberdrum Performance at Bumbershoot
Here's a fun and historic piece of music I performed on with Michael Shrieve (The original drummer for Santana who played at Woodstock ‘69)
I am so proud to have played at this event and am thrilled it ended up being something that Michael released.
I even helped composed few of the drum set grooves along with Michael and another Seattle drummer named Conrad Ormsby.