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11/21/08 - The Update Skinny
I can't believe it's been May since I updated this. I don't even look like my pictures anymore.
Life is good. My first-ever studio CD is in the final mixing stage and slated for release in Jan.-Feb of '09 and I'm working on the Spring tour schedule. I'm also putting a band together, but that's a whole other update in itself.
I've started putting up some rough mixes from the album up on myspace...I'm gonna rotate in and out as the mixes come in. Hope to see y'all out and about.

05/11/08 - Kerrville Folk Festival
I've been selected to come back to the Kerrville Folk Festival this year and sing a few songs at the Ballad Tree as a regional winner in the New Folk contest. Come out and see why it's one of the most popular folk festivals for decades.

2/8/08 - 1st Studio Album in the Works
Well y'all, I'm finally getting a proper album together...it's been a long time coming, but it will be worth the wait. I'm recording in Houston at Lucky Run Studios and cutting some tracks in Austin with Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen, Caroline Herring) producing. If you want to order advance copies, feel free to contact me. I'll keep y'all posted on the progress.

RADIO FREE TEXAS ROCKS

The fine folks at Radio Free Texas have put some of my songs in rotation. Y'all are all invited to request 'em so Texas music people across the globe can hear 'em.

This station has won some great accolades recently in the Texas Music Awards, so even if you don't request songs, you should check it out. Plus, they're super nice people to boot. Click on the banner above to start listening.

San Antonio / Austin Shows

It's been awhile since I've played in some of the places I grew up. But in December I'll be back in S.A. and Ausin for a few different nights. Check out the info below and I'll see ya there!

Bugle Boy Songwriter's Showcase Winner
La Grange listening room, The Bugle Boy, picked me to join Doug Fessler at its 4-year Anniversary Party in January 2009. It was part of a contest they've been having all year. I'm excited and I hope you'll come out and support this truly awesome venue. They have a podcast of the Nov. 1st final showcase round posted in their online listening room. You can check it out under the "Showcase Sundays" link.

Upcoming Shows

(Full schedule - click here)

Nov 21, 2008
Bohemeo's
Houston, TX
Hank Woji's EastEnd Songwriter's Night

Nov 28, 2008
The Mucky Duck
Houston, TX
w/ Front Porch Society

Dec 5, 2008
River Road House Concert
San Antonio, TX
w/ Butch Morgan

Dec 9, 2008
The Place
San Antonio, TX

Dec 11, 2008
Flipnotics
Austin, TX
w/ Randy Hill (open for Claire Small)

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