Who are some of your biggest influences?
I remember my dad playing James Taylor in the car on family trips. I got into the Beatles late in high school, followed by newer British stuff like Coldplay, Radiohead, and Travis. After that, I enjoyed a lot of indie folksy stuff like Iron & Wine, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, et cetera.
What was the first song you learned on guitar?
The first song I tried to play on guitar was probably “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor. I realized that probably wasn’t going to happen right away so I learned “Wonderwall” by Oasis. That was far more successful.
What kind of guitar do you play?
I have several. The guitar I used exclusively on my WF&D album is a beautiful, handmade, 1930s-style slope-shoulder dreadnought made by a super-talented luthier named Dale Fairbanks.
Do you have any other albums?
When I was in college, I would record little collections of songs using my computer's built-in microphone and give them to friends and folks who came to little house shows. Some of those older songs were really solid, some make me cringe a little now. If you’re really curious — or if you remember them and are feeling nostalgic — shoot me a message and I can track them down for you.
Who does all your design work?
I do. (With a little website help from Squarespace)
Wait a second — how frequently do you get asked these questions?
Somewhere between not often and never. Just humor me, okay?
Where can I find those Christmas songs you recorded?
Right here. Just promise me you won't play them until after Thanksgiving. (Kidding, but only partly)
Are you going to record another album?
Probably. Not sure when though. Stay tuned.
Do you play live anymore?
Not unless you count lullabies for my kids. It’s been a while. Maybe I’ll do a show again sometime, somewhere.