We didn’t play enough in 2011. It just kind of happened. The shows we did play were great (for us anyway), including a set at the Sasquatch Festival along the Columbia Gorge. Joe Adamik (Califone, Iron and Wine, + all … Continue reading →

December was spent focused on a project that left little time for anything else. Friends knew I’d be scarce, I knew I wouldn’t play guitar for 6 weeks or spend a minute working on the records or other endeavours close … Continue reading →

A big thank you to Casey Jarman for profiling the work I’m doing with the Future of Music Coalition. Here’s the article in Willamette Week’s Swag Rag column. There’s also a nice piece on the effort by Ryan White on … Continue reading →

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From Willamette Week “Scoop”: September 14, 2011 ARMISEN WATCH CONTINUES: We weren’t actually going to mention that Portlandia’s Fred Armisen was hanging out at the Rebecca Gates and the Consortium/Ted Leo show at Backspace on Saturday night. But when he … Continue reading →

I’m doing a lousy job at writing here. Not caught by fear much, but I would rather not write stupidly. Also, as much as I like reading what other folks have to say and show, I’m more keen on making … Continue reading →

It’s amazing how quickly the days are passing. That’s not a revelation I know, but it’s remarkable. I’ve been quiet here as I finish up the music part of the album and turn towards the business side of things. Thinking, … Continue reading →

Last mix of The Float

Tall Firs ponied up in Hoboken. Their gtr & vox melodies are always a thrill. They post some seriously ace wrecked text about their goings on too. Our week of shows went by too quickly, we were ready to power … Continue reading →

Ai Weiwei: Study of Perspective 1001 Fingers for Ai Weiwei has been created in response to the invitation below. Add your study of perspective here. You need to be signed in on flickr to join the group and post. “On … Continue reading →