Finally, the finishing touches seem to be put on this three-year-old song thanks to some very talented people. The band is: Liam (age 13 at the time of recording) on drums A Girl Named Sam (she's no kid!) with the backing vocals Genevieve…

Sometimes, all you need to do is decide that you're gonna save yourself. COMING UP OVER THE RISE So low I couldn't see the skies The shadows had me hypnotized Climbing high, sun in my eyes I was down, but now I'm coming up over the rise…

The vastness of the ocean A darkness in the sky A lifetime of emotion How hard you've had to try To navigate the currents And the demons in the deep You have to stay awake 'Cuz they might take you in your sleep You wish that you could…

"You gotta put your pencil to the paper. Don't bother with the intricate chords. Hell it doesn't matter if the damned thing doesn't rhyme. Write it down. Run it through. Make some noise." These were actually the first words I wrote when…

"The pictures that she paints while you're keeping time might just make you think again if you don't believe in the divine." Simply, it's a delicate little song appreciating the talents behind a beautifully written and performed song with the…

Believe it or not, this song was written while swimming laps in the high school pool (I had to have the life-guard kid write down lines for me every time I returned from the deep end). Oddly enough, the first line I came up with was "Swimming…

I should've paid attention When my buddy mentioned The state of all the guys you'd left behind You looked so young and wild With that come-and-get-it smile You'd taken over something in my mind When we were together I should've seen the…

Well, this song showed up right at the end of the recording session, and it reminded me of why I do this - and it was just what I needed. THANKS FOR COMING I agreed to meet I smile and take a seat To hear you say how I could be a star…

Of all the souvenirs, photos, baseball memorabilia, and musical instruments in my study, the item I value the most is one small 3x5 of my sister and me. 3x5 OF ME AND YOU I sit with my belongings around me on the shelf Pictures of my heroes…