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Almost there...

"Thanks to all at once and to each one..." - MacB, ACT V, Scene ix

Today we did our final performance of MacB in Cleveland. There were plenty of great reviews over the course of the show, wonderful audiences, and the show was a blast to perform in the new Hanna Theatre, which is absolutely gorgeous.

I'll post some more snippets of reviews here after I return to Boise but right now I need to take time to thank a bunch of people.

I have friends and coworkers who pulled double-duty for the last five months to afford me this weird and wonderful opportunity... and still have employment on the other end. The College I for whom I work is a fabulous environment, with incredible people behind every door, and in every walk of it's daily life. So thanks to Jill, Tracylea, Debi, Mike, Jeff, Leroy, Alan, Matt, and everyone else who kept watch and kicked butt for my sake.

I would also like to thank the cast, crew, staff, administration, and everyone else at Great Lakes Theatre Festival. They were amazing to me; always kind and supportive... even when I was broke IATSE union rules by being on stage under ghostlight (though, in my own defense, I have probably spend far more of my life in dim light or darkness than anyone I know).

Great Lakes Theatre Festival is a great company of artists who I can only hope will thrive in their new space. I hope the Hanna will prove to be a great home for GLTF and that Playhouse Square becomes the center of a true downtown renaissance in Cleveland.

Lastly, and mostly, I need to thank Hannah. You see, I take off on flights of fancy. I follow whim to the point that reality and responsibility become frustrating. Simple matters like paying bills or filling out paperwork only seem obstacles between myself and the giving of my heart. Hannah is patient with me; she knows how to make me see these tasks as detours instead of roadblocks. She laughs with me when it's funny and she soothes me when it hurts. I can only hope to do as well for her.

I only have a few more tracks to record before Dream:33 is ready to go out for mastering.

Most of the songs are actually done, with the exception of a few vocal and guitar tracks.

I can't wait to share this album. I think it's sounding pretty good....

MACJOURNAL 2.4

"You lack the season of all natures, sleep." - MacB, Act III, Scene iv

Well, the show has opened and now Great Lakes Theatre Festival is in tech rehearsals and previews for their next offering, the musical "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim, opening this Saturday. My lovely Hannah will be in town to attend opening with me (high-pitched squeal of glee)...!

While much of the company continues on a daily work schedule for the musical, others among us are getting a bit of down time. For my part, I have been recovering from a slight muscle strain in my right shoulderblabe (and catching up on sleep).

The reviews for MacB here in Cleveland have been largely positive. We drummers have been mentioned nearly as often, and as favorably, as the rest of the cast and designers. My flute playing has also been mentioned on a couple of occasions.

I hope to have more to report in the future as I explore Cleveland. So far I have only made it as far as Prospect Music, an established music equipment retailer downtown. I bought a couple of beginner fifes there and had some nice conversations with Mike, the owner. Mike gave me his unique perspective on the life and times of the downtown Cleveland retail scene.

Last night, actor Lynn Berg and I attended "Noises Off" at The Cleveland Play House. The Cleveland Play House is America's oldest regional theatre, founded in 1915. Their performance complex is one of the largest in North America, housing four separate performance spaces. This beautiful theatre complex looks like a castle. If it weren't for some tall floor-level windows and glass doors, the building looks like it could mount a substantial defense against a Zombie attack.

For more information on The Cleveland Play House, visit http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/about-history.asp
Today looks a bit gray outside. But I hope to take a walk across the bridge to the West Side Market. The West Side Market is a bit like Boise's Saturday Market except it is housed within a couple of permanent structures and is open daily. And it's more food oriented where Boise's Market caters more toward crafters. Housed within the West Side Market are about a dozen produce markets and an entire complex of meat specialists. There's even real Polish Keilbasa and Pierogi. And cheese. And chicken and lamb and goose and goat and just about any other meat you can think of. There's probably seafood, too, but I don't really look for that.

I continue my adventures. Those of you who are reading this blog (all two of you), please send some positive energy toward my kitty, Bebe Awa Gita. Her hair tangle problem has gotten out of hand and she's getting a little trim today. I should have pictures from Hannah later on. Rock on...!

"Fair is foul and foul is fair." - MacB, Act I, Scene i


Well, okay. The witches in MacB aren't talking about baseball. But I am...!

Tonight, while many of my fine peers enjoyed a fabulous Gala to celebrate the opening of the Hanna Theatre, my buddies and I took the opportunity to see a Cleveland Indians baseball game. It was the second-to-last game of the season and my last chance to take in Cleveland's home team as they engaged in a classic rivalry game against the Detroit Tigers.

Cleveland Indians games are played at Progressive Field, affectionately known as "The Jake" due to it's earlier, non-corporate monicker "Jacobs Field" (after former team owners Richard and David Jacobs). We arrived sometime around 6pm to see a bit of the warmup.

Our seats were in the left field bleachers, beneath the Diamond Screen Scoreboard. It was "Rally Hat" night, so we all achieved free inside-out hats. As we wandered in and acquired our prerequisite beers and hotdogs, some reps from Time Warner gave us all orange t-shirts. We found our seats, three rows up from the field railing, right near the Home Run Porch. One of my buds got some peanuts. Cracker Jacks would come later.

I chose to buy myself an item I have desired for a long time: a large foam-rubber finger. I don't know why, but I have wanted one of these things for, like, fifteen years.

A cameraman and interviewer came into our section early in the game and he and his lovely assistants gave us all copies of "The Best of the Doors" 2-CD compilation. And yes... we appeared, larger than life, on the Diamond Screen - foam finger and all...! This proved to be a great night for a ballgame and an even better night for shwag. My other friend was remarking on his intention to buy a game shirt. And, errily enough, he WON a game shirt (signed by infielder Ryan Garko) simply for having the winning ticketed seat...!

While my friend ventured into the depths of the stadium to claim his mighty prize, I had my picture taken with a giant hot dog with onions.

Herein I will list the garbage Iate: 1) hotdog with onions and 'ballpark mustard'; 2) draft beer; 3) peanuts; 4) canned beer poured into plastic cup; 5) Cracker Jacks; 6) draft beer; 7) soft pretzel and nacho cheese; 8) polish sausage hotdog with peppers and onions and 'ballpark mustard'; 9) chili cheese fries. We shared the peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and chili cheese fries. The three of us were roundly defeated by the fries.

It's worth noting that, before tonight, I had never been to an American League ballgame. I saw two New York Mets games (National League) about twenty years ago. I was amazed at home much of the game I had forgotten. And at how quickly I picked it all up again. It was truly a magical night. The Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers, 6-3.

Go Tribe...!


(To see this blog entry complete with fun and goofy photos, please visit http://www.sethasa.blogspot.com)

"Welcome hither:
I have begun to plant thee, and will labour
To make thee full of growing." - MacB, Act I, Scene iv

Today was our first day in the newly-restored Hanna Theatre. The place is beautiful.

Not only is the interior of the Hanna Theatre simply divine, the technical systems are thoroughly outfitted with some of the latest technology in lighting and sound. The crew is fabulous. They have worked hard hours and have done a great job get the space up and running.

Today we sat and talked about what an amazing experience it is to be the first artists to walk this new stage. To be the first group of women and men to be seen under these lights and heard bouncing our artistc voice from floor to ceiling in this new configuration. Granted, this is an old space, brought to new life by committed and dedicated lovers of the performing arts. Some of us will only ever have the experience of opening a new theatre once and I, for one, am enjoying every moment.

This performance space will grow with the labor of those who love it and I believe it will reap the rewards of that love. I believe it will flourish... something new under the sun for the Cleveland community, built from a history that this same community began in the same loving spirit.

"This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air sweetly and nimbly recommends itself unto our gentle senses." -MacB, Act I, Scene vi


I arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, on Monday, Spetember 8. It was a beautiful sunny day with a nice breeze on the air. I was dropped at my housing, an apartment building in downtown Cleveland, just a few minutes' walk from the offices of Great Lakes Theater Festival. Immediately, I got lost inside the building, looking for someone to give me my keys. I was told to go to the apartment leasing office but the leasing office told me to go to the corporate management office, who told me to visit another office... the third office told me they didn't know who I was supposed to talk to. I stood in the hallway with my heavy rolling duffel, my day pack, and my PeeWee guitar, wondering what to do next.

Luckily, as I was about to get really anxious, I ran into fellow performers Sara and Jodi. They came to my rescue. It turned out that the security desk had my papers and my keys. Sara gave me brief instruction on how to check in and out and where to go and, seeing my frazzled and confused look, asked, "Do you want help?" I said, "Yes, please." She took up my packet and my keys and guided me up to my apartment. After I briefly settled my things, I walked with her and Jodi to the offices and rehearsal space.

The Playhouse Square complex is huge, containing four different theatres. At any given time, Playhouse Square may have any combination of up to four local acts or tours while a number of other shows are in rehearsal, ranging from theatre to dance to opera and anywhere in between.

The Hanna Theatre is only few blocks away from Playhouse Square. I haven't seen it yet but I'm told the renovation is coming along quite well. Our Producing Artistic Director speaks very highly of the work and describes it as one of the most beautiful theatres he has ever seen. It has been newly outfitted with modern professional audio and lighting equipment. It has hydraulic lift capabilities within the stage itself. The thrust stage (a stage that juts out into the audience) has been finished with a cross-pattern parquet flooring. The seating section includes bar seating, specailty boxes, and a balcony level.

As for Cleveland, I haven't had a lot of time to roam. In a short jaunt to buy headphones, I saw the Soldier and Sailor Memorial and the Arcade (a beautiful little mall with skylights and a number of quirky little shops and boutiques), and got a quick glimpse of the sports arenas. I took note of a wide variety of interesting architecture and a few unique restaurants. One of them was a Martini and Bowling bar called the Corner Alley Bar & Grill. I can't wait to check this place out. It looks super hip...!

Once the rain clears out I'll take some pictures and visit some local oddities. Maybe I can even figure out how to include pictures in my posts...!

"Well, may you see things well done there: adieu!
Lest our old robes sit easier than our new!" - MacB, Act II, Scene iv


We have recently ended our show's Boise engagements and will soon be moving on to Cleveland, Ohio. I'll be in New England, briefly, to attend the wedding of an old friend. Then it's on to Cleveland to begin rehearsals.

I haven't even started packing I have been so busy.

So busy, in fact, that I can't really spend a whole lot of time on this weblog entry. I will, however, report again from Cleveland. Rock on...!

Today is my 3-year quit anniversary. I stopped smoking cigarettes three years ago today...!

"Strange things I have in head, that will to hand;
Which must be acted ere they may be scann'd." - MacB, Act III, Scene iv


We are halfway through our Boise show run. The feedback has been fabulous. People seem to genuinely love the production, and that connection is one of the best gifts we can receive as artists. A few of the faculty and staff of The College (where I work) have seen it and have given me great compliments. I ran into a local radio personality and he couldn't stop gushing about all the elements of the production; scenic design, costumes, actors, and musicians.

Most performances have gone pretty well. Both of us drummers have missed a few cues on occasion, not that anyone really notices. There's a lot to remember for this show, though. We have had scripts on stage next to our drums so we can keep track but we actively work toward having the show completely memorized. Page turns can be very distracting to the audience.

Soon, we'll be making our way to Ohio. I'll be leaving Boise on September 3 to begin rehearsals in Cleveland. Much of the cast from Boise will also travel to Cleveland but there will be some new folks joining us. Additionally, there will be more stage elements incorporated in the new space in Cleveland so we'll need time to acclimate.

I'm a little nervous about Cleveland. For a semi-agorophobic like me, the idea of dropping all home comfort to spend three months in a completely different place is more than a little frightening. But it is imparitive in this life that we face our fears.

The show will be running in repertory with the Sondheim musical 'Into the Woods'. On 'Woods' days I will be busily exploring the Land of Cleve. I am very excited to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the mecca of my people. I'm told there is a nice exhibit on Jeff Buckley, one of my heroes.

I'll be mostly cut off from my support system. Even as an adult, it can be pretty nerve-wracking to think about everything that needs to be done in the coming months; there are major events that need to be handled at The College and I still have to train a few folks to manage them; there will be intense labor for the production of MacB in Cleveland; and I will miss a number of gigging opportunities in Boise with my bands, Semi*Famous and Po' Billy Beats.

I knew what I was getting into. Now that I'm in it I'm still excited but also pretty stressed. When one has as many responsibilities, interests, and talents as I do, it can be hard to keep it all organized and functioning. I am fortunate to have friends, family, and co-workers who are kind and supportive.

Here is another piece of a review...!

DAN BLACK, IDAHO PRESS TRIBUNE:
"Macbeth opens with a haunting, dark vibe that grows in power and mood, to the point where naked ambition is laid bare, and evil thoughts and deeds reap misery for any characters who dare approach.... The story unfolds, driven by excellent acting and the marvelously melancholy mood machine of two drummers. They pound a military cadence throughout the entire show that seems like a march to war, to violence and to death. Their Japanese style is obvious. They pause for dramatic effect and turn from their drums occasionally to rumble on huge hanging metal sheets that make a high-pitched “sheeeoooo” sound. The drummers ride the play’s lyrical verse, adding drama, punctuating action and eliciting so much feeling that the shimmering pulses are elevated to a sort of primal counterpoint to the literal plot. The result is provocative and effective, and it greatly adds to the impact of what’s happening."

Here are some pieces of reviews, released after opening weekend...!

DANA OLAND, IDAHO STATESMAN:
"The drums and metal symbols are beautifully incorporated into the backdrop and sides of the stage, seamlessly incorporating what could be a jarring soundtrack into the holistic flow.

Sound designer Peter John Still keeps all the sound in check, so the drums (well played by Seth Asa Sengel and Matt Webb) do not overpower the actor's voices."

BIANCA CLEMENS, BOISE RESIDENT:
"It was really well done and surprising. I didn't anticipate it to have that Asian flavor, but I loved how they used the music. Even for someone who doesn't know 'Macbeth' at all, you could follow it and it was really entertaining. It was beautifully done. The actors were great. They always do a good job. The music, set, and the creative presentation were superior."

DEANNA DARR, BOISE WEEKLY:
"Idaho Shakespeare Festival... has created a blissfully engaging and imaginative interpretation of Macbeth, and one that Shakespeare aficionados and neophytes alike should not miss.... From acting and directing to set design and costuming, this is the complete package.... Taiko drummers are stationed at either end of the stage, providing a live soundtrack for the entire production. The musicians use the metal set pieces as giant cymbals in a perfect blend of form and function. The overall effect is mesmerizing..."

LINDA MIDDLETON, NAMPA RESIDENT:
"I loved the way they staged it..... It's one of my favorites as far as the set and with the drums..."

"Stepp'd in so far, that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er" - MacB, Act III, Scene iv


Tech Rehearsal. For those of you who live outside of the theatre world, there's this period during the week before a show opens... it's called, simply, "Tech."

Tech is a series of rehearsals that allow the designers to apply timed lighting and sound cues and work on any problems with scenery, effects, and costumes. The actors learn to move through their actions, in the playing space and full stage set, wearing the necessary gear and using the necessary props. The musicians learn to hear the show on the main stage, which often sounds very different from a rehearsal hall, and learn to anticipate the rhythms of the actors' entrances and exits.

Tech is long. It's nothing compared to a complicated film shoot, but it's still a series of long stop-and-start days. Tech days are very important, though, as unlearned scenery and stage elements can be hazardous when people are running around with swords and fire...!

For my part, I stand. I stand for a very long time, as does my collegue across the stage. We stand and play. When we don't play, we stand. I try to stand as still as I can and not make any movements that would pull focus from the actors. I stand.

I'm pretty good at long days of standing. When I used to run audio cues for live shows, I often chose to stand to give myself the maximum range of motion over the audio console and other equipment. In a chair, one can be tempted to ignore things that are out-of-reach. I spend most of my days as an audio/visual engineer either walking, jogging, climbing, or crawling, sometimes for hours on end, and I rarely get a chance to sit.

Yesterday I wore shoes while I played. Today, I was barefoot. I enjoyed being barefoot, although my feet became more than a little cold by the end of the night. I felt more connected to the Earth, in a way, but if my feet get cold it may divide my attention. We'll see about the end result.

I'm still having a blast, despite our recent loss and the heavy schedule. The cast and crew have all been wonderful and I think it's going to be a very cool theatrical experience for those who see it...!

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. " - Hamlet, Act V, scene ii


A great light has gone out in the world. Danny Peterson, actor and founding member of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, died of a heart attack on Tuesday.

We are all in shock.

Danny was a lovely man. He was kind and generous. When I first moved to Boise, he was one of the first people who kind of 'took me in'. One of my first friends, here. We would get together about once every couple of weeks to listen to our favorite vinyl records... Firesign Theatre, Harry Nilsson, Warren Zevon, and of course, Danny's favorite, The Beach Boys.

A few years back, Danny and I went to Stitch Marker's house to record a Pretty Youth album. Danny came with a tenor ukulele and three children's 'taptone' zylophones. He also brought a great idea for a song: "I'm a Walkin' Antenna and She's Pickin' Up My Radio Waves". We all wrote it together and it was fantastic.

Danny and I designed two theatrical productions together, for The College of Idaho. "Lysistrata" and "The Madwoman of Chaillot". Both equally weird and fun.

Danny and I also went golfing together. I'm terrible at it. He was fair. He admitted to being a very avid golfer at one time but gave it up to build his famous treehouse. We would cruise out to Warm Springs (a very forgiving course) grab a cart and coffee and give it our best shot for a few hours. We'd grab hot dogs in between 9's.

I'll miss Danny every day. He was a light in the face of darkness and a smile in the face of adversity. I am honored to have known him.

I work as a staff Audio/Visual Technician for a liberal arts college in Southern Idaho. The College has graciously allowed me a Leave of Absence from July until November to perform in a production of Shakespeare's Scottish Play in Boise and later in Cleveland, Ohio. "MacJournal" is a log of my process, written in an effort to share my experience with my family and the good folks at The College. Enjoy!


'The labour we delight in physics pain.' - MacB, Act II, Scene 3


I wake up in the early morning, shave my head and most of my face and bike down to the theatre. I get there by 10am or so. There, I meet up with the resident sound designer/composer, my mentor of many years. He and I visit the roof of the theatre, face the sun, and he leads us in a 15-minute, somewhat physical, ancient Japanese warm-up ritual, immediately followed by a 10-minute run. The ritual serves two functions: it jump-starts the focus and readies the body but it also serves to ward off negative energy and cleanse one's energy.

After we finish running, we work through the scoring for the scenes in the daily rehearsal call, before the actors arrive at noon. I stand Stage Left with my entire attention span focused on the actors onstage. I try to learn to match their rhythms, both vocal physical. I try to learn how each actor moves through their text and what they see to convey throughout their performance. I learn when, and how, to accent the action onstage through the instruments I am given.

An alum of the College I work for is also performing in the show and has a really cool fight sequence which he performs brilliantly. During the fight I get to underscore his movements. I have to watch with a keen eye... many of the sounds we're playing have to land with perfect timing. I play a large bass drum, a sheet of jagged steel hung behind me, as well as a variety of flutes.

Actors come and go during the rehearsal calls, depending on whether they're in the scene that's being rehearsed. The drummers, however, are there from beginning to end. Some nights rehearsal has to end early because most of the actors are also in the theatre's other productions in the evenings. On those nights, I work on revising my run script so that I can read it in the most effiecient way possible during the show, using limited page turns and clear notation.

I can't say much about my costume but I'm going to look great. I was measured for my costume two weeks ago. I have reduced my intake of bad food and drink. Most days I excercise, in some form, for about an hour, in addtion to the drumming and the bike ride to and from work (uphill on the way home). I also have a series of stretching excersices for my hands and wrists to keep my forearms from becoming too tense and to prevent further episodes of the tendonitis from the Berklee days. I also do similar exercises for my upper back and sides, as I have to keep my arms aloft and active for long periods of time.

It has been a tiring schedule from morning until late night and has pushed me physically and mentally. I am probably near the best physical shape of my life and working hard to maintain it. I am learning new ways to meditate and bring my mind into harmony with my surroundings. I rarely have any down-time and most of it is spent keeping my muscles limber or going over my show notes. I have a newfound respect for the professional stage performer and the ability to hold intention and focus. I used to ignore breakfast. Now, I try to eat a little something each morning to keep the machine moving forward.

I'm having fun. When people think of accomplishment in music, they think of the Grammy Awards or top-of-the-charts singles or begin named first chair in the London Symphony. For me, this show is a culmination of a great deal of work and training in theatre and music and it is a point of great pride to be doing this for such a unique company.

I can't wait to share this amazing work...!

A Little Background

It is said that, unlike the drama of Romeo and Juliet or the boistrous comedy of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare's Scottish Play is more like an action movie. It is even 'ripped from the headlines' in that it is a dramatization of historic events in Scotland. King Duncan was a Scottish king who was murdered. MacB succeeded Duncan and was probably one of the murderer/conspirators. The play was written during the reign of King James I, who claimed to be a decendant of Banquo, another character who, in the play, is foretold to have future kings in his bloodline. King James I was apparently also very interested in the occult, having himself written a book on witchcraft. Shakespeare may have written the play partially to appeal to the personal interests of King James I.

Hey Friends...

In my last post I mentioned Cleveland, Ohio as my autumn destination but failed to mention why I'm going.

I will be performing in Idaho Shakespeare Festival's 2008 production of Shakespeare's Scottish Tragedy, Mac____.

For those of you who don't know, there's a curse. Long story. Bottom line is that you're not supposed to say the name of the play unless you're performing the play itself. If you say the name, bad things start to happen, ranging from mischievous to disastrous.

I won't be speaking. I will be performing as a musician (mostly drumming and some woodwind). I couldn't be more excited...! We'll start rehearsals in Boise in July and the play will run in Boise at Idaho Shakespeare Festival during the month of October and will then move to Cleveland, Ohio for a few weeks of rehearsals before a five-week run with Great Lakes Theatre Festival, the sister company of Idaho Shakespeare Festival. The performances in Cleveland will take place at the historic Hanna Theatre, newly restored and updated.

See you at the theatre...!

Hey Friends!

Looks like I'll be spending October in Cleveland, Ohio...! I'll get a whole month to explore the world of Cleveland, Ohio, and it's outskirts. I'm very excited to see the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame.

Additionally, here in Boise, Idaho, gigs will be picking up with Rich Conrad's project, Po'Billy Beats, for which I sometimes play drums. Check back for details...!

Well, Dear Friends, Yoteapalooza was a great time...!

'Controlled by the Devil' provided a superfun opening to the day in the form of a bass/drum machine/vocal interpretation of Depeche Mode. CbtD was followed by solo acoustic artist Pat Dilley. Pat has a really great singing voice and worked the crowd into fine spirits.

Next up was Fifty-Seven Heavy, who simply rocked our butts off. I can't say much more about them. They were fabulous.

Semi*Famous did well, playing a somewhat shortened set. I was feeling a bit of heat exhaustion (in addition to fatigue from hard work and odd hours). We played "Could Find My Way", "To Mariana", "My Alternative Song", "Red Car", our cover of "Black Dog", "Children in the Smoking Section", "Girlfriend Sleeping Arrangements", "Make Magic" (aka 'Song for Kids in the Y2K'), and a special cover of The College of Idaho Hymn.

After Semi*Famous, The Invasion took the stage to wow us with their hard-driven piano-based rock, and were well-rewarded with crowd response. I was taken with these guys partially because their drummer was driving a Hostess truck he had bought on eBay.

The Useless closed out the evening with some wicked good ska-punk laced with plenty of good humor. They hit a great high-speed cover of Sublime's 'Santeria'. Great fun.

A good time was had by all...!

Hello.

I just posted this neat little guitar and whalesong piece that I made in the middle of the night. Cruise over to the 'Music' page and scroll down to the 'archives' section to give it a listen. It's a bit long but it's kinda neat. More news to come...!

Well, Dear Friends, the weekend was very interesting, indeed. Every set we played was well-received and we made a few new friends!

Attendance was scattered. There was some pretty extreme weather (which is kind of appropriate when you're celebrating our environment) ranging from 10-50 mph winds, some light rain, and even a little snow!

Thanks to all who braved the weather to dig our rock n roll!

Green Dayz is almost here! This coming Saturday (4/19) at Farmer Brown's in Meridian, Idaho, a group of very positive people will be gathering to celebrate music, our environment, and family. To do so, Idaho ME has organized the Green Dayz music festival.

I'll be drumming for the fabulous Chris Cullinan at 4pm and rocking a Semi*Famous set at 7:30 with our new bassist Matt Trettin (3 Sides of the Cube).

On Sunday I'll be playing at 2pm... a little meditative guitar, a few acoustic tunes, and a few songs backed by Chris and Matt. Then, at 6:30, I'll hit the drums a bit more for Rich Conrad's awesome rock n' roll project, Po' Billy Beats.

There should be plenty of other fun activities during the Green Dayz Festival. It's all day long and only costs 5 bucks per car. There's a dozen bands playing each day and into the night, and it seems that people are welcome to camp out...! There's bound to be some fun drum circles and folk songs to carry folks through the overnight.

Farmer Brown's is in Meridian, Idaho, on the corner of Chinden and Star.

I have finally achieved website. I'm excited. I've already posted a few songs and some background about them, but there's more to come. I want to get some Pretty Youth, Semi*Famous, and Visitor Zero up here for folks to enjoy. Their websites will come later.

I hope you dig the clips. Thanks for stopping by...!