I am not a big fan of traditions but there is one that my wife and I do every New Years day. We go skiing.
First of all, we love to ski.
Second, New Years day the snow is usually…
All of the parts are now recorded
After several months in the studio, I think we have recorded all of the parts for each of the songs that will be on the album “Here in Santa Fe”. This has been a wonderful learning experience in song development…
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Just dropped "Ain't been the same since."
This week I wrote a new song - Ain't been the same since. I recorded a rough mix on garage band playing all of the parts - guitar, lead guitar, bass, cajon and vocals. My wife really likes this song…
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Just dropped a new song
Two years ago, Mark Davey and I wrote a song about two girls traveling through Baja. I just dropped a preview of Isabell and Marcy.
A post from the Mystic for tonights show,.
THURS | 7PM -- Join us for Songwriter Night featuring Michael Chastaine—a storyteller whose life has been one long, artful narrative. After four decades in the courtroom and six books on the shelf, Mike now pours that same depth and…
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Getting ready for the Mystic
I have been working on my set for the Mystic this Thursday the 20th. I will be playing new songs that have not yet been played in public. I will be singing about Aliens, cats taking over the world, sad…
Read moreBack in the studio
I have been working hard, along with several friends, putting the finishing touches on the songs for my album HERE IN SANTA FE. Like many projects, we have seen some amazing improvements to the songs as I collaborate with other…
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Why I love playing music in Santa Fe
Santa Fe is an amazing place, and I am privileged to live here. It beckons artist from all over the world and has opened an aperture for me that has led to becoming a songwriter and singer. Who knew? With…
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My Journey to Music
One of the biggest mistakes that I made in my life (now that I reflect back) was quitting playing the piano. My parents signed me up for lessons when I was in the 5th or 6th grade. I wanted to…
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