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"Ghost Town" reaches South Africa (and why it takes 31 cents to make me cry)

Every artist wants to make a difference. If someone doesn’t want that, they aren’t really an artist. They’re some weird larger than life combination of hairspray, slick moves and knowing just the right people. A strong breeze could blow them over because they don’t really stand for anything. Somewhere in the middle of rehearsals, driving to gigs, booking contracts and constantly doing far more logistical work than we ever envisioned, it is very easy to feel like anything but an artist.

That’s why it’s…

"My Own Way": Red Line Blues is 1 year old but I still have Teen Angst

One year ago I “Pulled A Beyoncé” and dropped Red Line Blues as a surprise. To thank everyone for their support, here's a new tune called "My Own Way". I suggest playing it loud. ;)

The idea for "My Own Way" came to me in a very unlikely place: my high school's cafeteria. (What, that doesn't suggest eau de glamour to you?!) I had bravely returned to good ol' Boston Latin to volunteer as a mentor to current students interested in the arts. While the day was super rewarding, it forced me to remember…

Spring with Miss Thing! New Song & Make Way for Ducklings Made Over

If you know them, you love them. Make Way For Ducklings are a fictional bird family that inspired the title of Robert McCloskey's classic children's book. The ducklings and their Mama shut down the city of Boston with their stubbornness, proving they can walk- or waddle- anywhere they want. (Now THOSE are some city peeps!) The bronze statues are a top attraction in the Public Gardens, and tourists and locals visit year round. Occasionally, they are anonymously decorated with santa caps, red sox…

Ireland, Inspiration & How To Cook With Guinness

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all my party people. May your craic be mighty and your shoes stay dry when it rains. (Cuz if it didn’t rain so much, Ireland wouldn’t be green. D’oh!)

I hope everyone is having a lovely time, or at least can sneak in some fun once the work day ends. I’m working on a new acoustic indie tune I hope to share with you soon but had to take a break to hit the famous (and infamous) South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade. From Storm Troopers to Step Dancers and a whole lot of…

We all have the Red Line Blues... but pizza helps

A historic winter. Fire and brimstone- being used to clear the subway tracks no less. Snowzilla vs. the third rail. We are building some character up in this joint for sure...
. Back in my youth (about three weeks ago), one was able to do crazy things like take public transportation, walk on a sidewalk or visit a friend after dark without fearing an icicle would hit you on the head and knock you into a snowbank where you might be found sometime after July 4th. I did outrageous things such as go… Read more

New Year, New Song (and a Shameless Celebrity Sighting)

As I write this it’s about zero degrees in Boston with a wind chill I’d rather not think about. The silver lining to this frigid day is that I get to share a new song with you called “Me Without You.” I decided to release it around the new year since it's about breaking habits and letting go of people who bring you down. It's on iTunes and you can listen here:

I’d also like to share one of my highlights from 2014: meeting one of my Rock God idols. I’m tempted to make up some ridiculous story about…

GOOD GIGS & GOOD OMENS

Hello Party People!

I hope you've all been well since I last said hello. I now have the pleasure of telling you the band and I have finally gotten our CD Release Party footage online. You can watch our full half-hour set at Cambridge's T.T. the Bear's at these links:

Part 1 (Battle Scarred, The Second Act, Junkies On The Train):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbXPmjCxPSU

Part 2 (Heartsick & 3 AM):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cEATL2COgE

Part 3 (Just Rain & What Makes An Angel):

https://www.youtube…

Red Line Blues is one month old and now on iTunes!

In honor of Red Line Blues turning one month old, I've made a collage about its journey, which mostly in a loop. It is the subway we're talking about here! Ba-dum-TSH!

The Boston and Camberville music community was very kind to me, allowing me to make a surprise appearance on WMFO's The Dweezil Show and be spun on a brand new radio station called WEMF that is located inside the building my old band used to practice in. (How neat is that?!) I was also invited to perform on BNN TV's "Bostonian Rap"… Read more

Dropping A Surprise Record TODAY 6/17! I'm pulling a Beyonce!

Today is 6/17- the date that corresponds with the 617 area code of my beloved Boston. I’ve been working on a new release for over a year and am celebrating by pulling a Beyonce and dropping it as a surprise today!

My five song EP is called Red Line Blues in honor of the most passionate love and hate relationship I've ever experienced: me vs. the subway. The Red Line train route connects many of my favorite places in the world. I’ve taken it from my blue collar hometown of Southie to play hipster…

My song “Just Rain” reached 2 million viewers on Dance Moms?!?

I’ve been focused on recording my new EP but I have some awesome news I can’t wait to share. The lovely people at Lifetime TV’s “Dance Moms” selected my song “Just Rain” to air alongside a choreographed lyric dance routine that was seen by over TWO MILLION VIEWERS. And the best part is… they played the full vocal version, allowing my singing to reach every one of them!

I learned about the placement by accident when I was on a bus, stuck at a long red light and goofing around online. I was trying to…