"Remember that song you wrote about 25 different summer nights in Chico? Tin Pan Alley it and make sure you throw some Smiths references in there. You always loved Morrissey. You thought to call it 'Red Cups in the Kitchen' way before that Koby…

"As a result of events immorialized later, in the song 'South Street Exit,' I went through an existential meltdown after almost going to meet Elvis on 101 North of Paso. 'Exit Interview With Charlie Rose' is a song spurred Chris Bianco's recollection…

Another true tale. This one chronicling the turning point in my life: getting nearly-killed with brass knuckles on Paine's Creek Road in Red Buff. Ca. in 1992.