Played my songs this weekend surrounded by musicians who push me, are patient with me, and who have provided me with a whole other slice of delicious life. I like to think working a little off-balance keeps me from running the same old ruts. I know my bass player can relate.

Over a decade now since a friend came out of the woods (admittedly within range of a Kwik Trip), handed me a CD, and said let me know what you think. It’s good, I told him, after many listens. You’re growing. Growing in fresh directions. And difficult directions. As you should. And must. But I…View post

Two upcoming Michael Perry and the Long Beds shows (at the Mabel Tainter Theater and the Mineral Point Opera House) will feature special guest Ben Lester, pedal steel guitar player for S. Carey, Aero Flynn, and Swedish songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth. Ben has recorded with Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, and even Canadian astronaut…View post

The Pine Hollow show was different. In the best sorta way. Photos here. Thank you Lee Butterworth.

Hey thanks everyone who came out to the Phark last night, and then the real hardcore folks who joined us at the Firehouse. The responsible adult part of me is hesitant to report–but the 50 year-old-acoustic-strummer part of me is PROUD to report–that we had to turn down after receiving a noise complaint. So the…View post