My buddy Amber was leaving Portland so we got together to shoot some photos at Council Crest park. With a sharp crescent moon overhead and more than one group of teens lounging on park benches and clutching joints, we used some flashes and the light of two cell phones to get these wonderful pictures. Gonna miss you Amber!
Downtown hotel, Cap Hill walk, Harry’s Fine Foods, scootering to Ballard, Space Needle from 191 angles, San Fermo, upclose sailboats, overwhelming market, 3 book stores, one slice of pizza (not for me for once), Henry Museum, Browns game at drinker’s bar, sculpture garden, best Whole Foods in this region. Cloudburst IPAs, U Dub, guy with cat, James Turell…
Welcome SOLERA to the universe! It’s 10 songs joyfully recorded in my kitchen are available on all streaming platforms now.
Buying an OP-1 last year became the catalyst for this record-its sonic bedrock. I experimented using drum loops and sampling voices from the radio, as well as playing hardware synths and guitar.
Since 2020 I have now released 4 full length albums during a time of immense change for myself and the world. What a ride!
I now aspire to be in a band again…its been a long time.
SOLERA was mixed by Ryan Eilback and myself. Mastering by Dan Wilburn at Demolition HQ. Cover image created by me with Midjourney.
Taking over the beloved Sweet Hereafter space in Portland, Oregon Bar Loon needs to be added immediately to your list of favorite hangouts. Try the Nicoise and Corn Daiquiri while soaking in it’s beautiful flower arrangements from Heather Fields Floral and brasserie-like interior design with globe lights and a backbar showing off a substantial wine selection and fresh produce. Owner Ansel Vickery and Chef Jimmy Askren have brought another refreshing bar concept with excellent food to SE Portland.
