Giant Hand Shakes Hands With His Hero
Last week, everything came full circle, and I opened for my hero, Daniel Johnston. Not much longer than a year ago, I watched the Devil and Daniel Johnston. Not only was it one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen, but it inspired me to get a guitar and make music. Daniel’s music means so much to me, and to open for him was a dream come true. I just want to thank Daniel’s brother Dick and Daniel’s tour manager and guitarist, Brett for helping me get this gig. It meant the world to me.
I had an interview with City TV after my set. You can read the article HERE
Pop Montreal Video
Some Internet Mentions
Here are some links to some mentions about me.
Take the Songs and Run
Scene and Heard
Amped Up TV
Check'm out and hope to see you at Pop Montreal tomorrow!
NEW SHOWS (including Toronto show with Daniel Johnston)
So the next couple months are going to have some pretty amazing shows in and around Ottawa. I have an outdoor show at the Farmers Market in Vanier, as well as a show with Paper Bag Record's Little Girls. I have also been asked to play 2 sets at this years Pop Montreal, one of which will be an acoustic set in the Urban Outfitters.
And for my last show, it is something I have only dreamed of and is now some how happening. I will be opening for the one and only Daniel Johnston at the MOD Club in Toronto on October 17th!
My biggest thanks go out to Brett Hartenbach (Daniel's tour manager, guitarist and friend) and Daniel's brother Dick Johnston for helping me book this show.
I hope to see you at some or all these shows!
Exclaim! Magazine Album Review
"his compositions remain so undyingly captivating and earnest that Coming Home might spell out the beginnings of a brilliant career from a musician striving to find his inner oddball."
To read the full review, click HERE
Q and A with Jarah Riley
Just had a quick Q and A with a great blog out in Minneapolis. You can read the Q and A HERE
I(Heart)Music Album Review
Coming Home has been reviewed on I(Heart)Music. To read the whole review, click HERE
CD Release Party!
It's finally finished! My first full-length album has been completed and I am having a party to celebrate. The Party will be on June 12th and will include 2 live performances. One from my good friend Leif Vollebekk, and the second will be me.
Ottawa Bluesfest 2009
I've been asked to play at this years Ottawa Bluesfest. I am playing in tha Barney Danson Theater on Saturday July 14th. Click HERE to see my page on the Bluesfest website. Also look around and see who all is playing.