Not every song or story has a happy ending.

Some songs are about roads that didn't lead where we hoped. Some are about the love we found... and the love we lost. Some are about chasing…

My new band debuted at the Mine Shaft and it went well.  Ron Tintner on keys, guitar and ukulele and Tom Gentry on bass, plus, of course, yours truly doing lead vocals and guitar, and a little harmonica. Given that…

Last weekend Elisa and I were invited to a special celebration that Ron and Karen Whitmore had at their home. A Celebration of Life for Ron’s mom. Performing were Terry Diers, Leslie Satcher, Jay Boy Adams and Kent Blazy.…

Why Showing Up Daily Beats Going Big Once in a While

Somethings you learn the hard way.  When I was going to high school and college the popular way to study was wait till the last minute then cram.  Show…

Hard work pays off.  I am starting to book gigs through the summer.  

May 30 I am playing at Beer Creek for the album release party

June 4 I will be playing at Cerrillos Station in, what we hope will…

Yesterday was the New Mexico Music Awards, where I had the honor of being nominated for one of the songs on my album. While I did not win, it was a privilege to spend time with some of the greatest…

I just got invited to play a couple of songs at the Cowgirl.  I have been trying to figure out how to get into the line up.  Dr. Hall invited me to play on April 6.  Show starts at 4…

Even more exciting news.  For Superfans - I am introducing NEW SONG SUNDAY.   Every Sunday I will be posting a rough recording of either a new song or one that has not yet been recorded.  I do want to…

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Check out this 3D image of the CD cover.  So. cool.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…