
I write about my songs, the process, the people that help bring it to life and the other factors that influence me as a songwriter and music producer.
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A remarkable drink, at the remarkable outdoor bar of Gurney’s Resort & Hotel in Newport, RI. Sold in 2022. Heavy sigh. Now the Newport Harbor Island Resort.
The scene:
Yours truly, sitting at the end of an unremarkable bar in Reston, VA....
We’ve all seen the resurgence of vinyl, CDs, and even cassettes. We’ve all read a million notes or essays about the streaming services screwing over artists. We’ve seen all the new arrivals here on Substack sharing music, including me. We r...
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TLDR
I arrived here on June 7th, 2025, weary of social media, distraught over the state of the country/world, and questioning my own motivations. I had abandoned Facebook and Twitter years before, relegate...
I believe, no, I know that one of the true tests of great music is that it can stand up to different interpretations. I dare you to listen to this orchestral version of the song and conclude that it is anything less than a masterpiece. This...
Yours truly in the little black dress circa 1972 or 1973
I hit a milestone this week, the big 60. Jesus wept. I did not feel much like celebrating, for reasons I have previously covered. The year of our Lord, 2026, has not been particularl...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Singer, songwriter, producer that hates to perform. What else do you need to know? Lifelong career in technology. Lifelong dabbling in music and dance. Former pilot and current sailor. My Substack is for the stories behind the songs.
Professional photographer in Colorado | Grab your camera and join me on a tour! | OM System user | www.luminescentphoto.com
NeuroD (aka Casey Skoog) & Jason Odell have created a place to platform people in the all of the arts: visual, performing, etc.. We seek individuals to platform and boost on our podcasts.
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