5 years gone…….

On December 18th 2012 , I lost my best friend and bass player Grubbs , he was only 22 years old and it crushed my soul. He was the backbone of the project we were working on and his death threw my life into such sadness and all future tour dates and plans were cancelled. Only 2 months later I lost Tyler. He and I were soul mates in friendship and losing him after just losing Grubbs sent my whole being into a tailspin of darkness that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I didn’t leave my room for months. Finally after 2 years of grieving , I started to make plans for a new album and I began booking shows for a short Mid-West tour. The Mojo had returned! So after a beautiful weekend in Chicago watching The Grateful Dead perform their Fare Thee Well shows I was so inspired and my happiness was slowly returning. Three days later I got the worst phone call of my life , it was my brother, my father had passed away. Dad??!! Why God , why? My hero, my mothers soul mate, the life of the party, gone !? So life has punched me in the stomach so hard over the last 5 years that at times I couldn’t even breathe. Losing my Father and 2 of my best friends in such a short time really made me step back and take a long look at myself, my loved ones, my family and my music. Finally after 5 long years of dusting myself off and finding some clarity , the songs began to return again. I started hearing music in my head and in my dreams. So a new journey has begun and you’ll be hearing some new material from me in 2018. Lastly, I need to thank my family Mom, Patrick and Tara for always being there for me. My beautiful Starr for always standing by me and the countless friends who have always supported me and put me in my place when needed , you know who you are. Stay Tuned…..