Biography
Hi Res Photo by Christopher Kontoes
Experience:
2011: Recorded a cover song a day in February for the "28 Covers" project. Toured regionally as a solo artist, drummer for Mr. Sister and bassist for Faces on Film, sharing stages with The Shins, Blitzen Trapper and Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. Released two new singles in September with the Ryan Lee Crosby Quartet: "Summer's Come" and "The War." Produced, recorded and mixed 3rd full length solo album (release date TBA).
2009 to 2010: Self released sophomore album Out to Dry. Performed regionally, including support slots for AA Bondy, Phosphorescent, the Morning Benders and Death Vessel. Appeared as a regular cast member in season one of "Boston Boxing : Team Training" on the New England Sports Network.
2006 to 2008: Released Split Cassette EP on Sort Of Records. Awarded "Best Singer/Songwriter" in Boston Phoenix/WFNX Radio Music Poll. Shared stages with The Hold Steady, Marissa Nadler and others. Released Return of the Invisible Man (limited edition EP/Book).
2005: Recorded and released solo debut There is no Music to critical acclaim, national radio airplay and regional touring.
2000 to 2004: Sang, played guitar and was the principal songwriter for Cancer to the Stars. The band released the Stereo of Illness EP, Every Day Escape CD and Factory Heart CD single while attending college and playing hundreds of shows up and down the east coast.