There was a contest. I entered. I made the Top 100 and the Judges' Picks lists. Looking back on the whole thing, I'm REALLY glad I didn't win. It was the "Public Radio Talent Quest." The idea was to find the next great public radio host. Three…

This is a feature I produced for public radio from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, NC this past July. Listen for the goose.

This one's for that little black and tan, Nahannah. Lyrics: I said nahnay nahnay nahnay hey how'd you get so good how'd you get so good I said nahnay nahnay nahnay hey how'd you get so good how'd you get so good first thing this…

Totally fake rap-vocals from totally fake indians, you could tell from the cornflakes

Written and Recorded August 29, 2009 Details: Martin D1 (DADGAD - capo V), Shure SM57, Audacity, Sound Forge. I can't hide the fact that I've listened to Pierre Bensusan. Or that I've longed to return to Paris.

Here's a partially-orchestrated preview of a song we're currently writing. Another big toe-tapper, this one, a lovely 6/4 piece, an ode to half-diminished sevenths, and minor ninths, wherever they may fall. The title comes from a quote from…