One of my priorities in San Diego was to produce a couple songs for an official #Spotify release. Last post left off just before Sabbath and Aric visited and Christmas with the family rolled around. I had a second session at #PacificBeat with Allen and followed up by meeting with Jeremy Miller to finish production and mastering. I gotta say, time watching Jeremy do his thing was really great! He has a great ear and makes great suggestions for subtle effects to polish a son

December brought several things my way... the days were filled with a show with #DuBAndDownWithTheBlues, #busking, car repairs, drum and guitar #practice, #Christmas, #openmic and getting to know San Diegans. There was a personal tragedy along the way but I guess I deserved it *eyeroll* I had already bagged a featured slot at #710BeachBar and #TheLocalPB but the first day of December showed me #NorthPark and #QueenBeesArtAndCulturalCenter. Queen Bee's agreed to giving me an

I must begin this post with the most pressing thing which has caused drastic change in my life. The PEAK Charter School has closed its doors. There are several reasons I can't list as I can't do the owners and administrators justice with an incomplete explanation. Basically, I am grateful to Ron and Paula Drossman as owners of the PEAK Charter and Tracy Braatz as Director. I feel my time in Flagstaff has been full of people who believe in me. From Vidal V and Blue Truck H

Hustle and Heart at the Orpheum was pretty dope though the band performed late. It was a long day, sound checking at 3pm and finally performing around 11pm. At least Spencer and I had time to grab Sosoba. Thanks for coming through Bella, Baraca, Kay, Dominic, Ivan, everyone!! Gopher Hole was our first time including both new drummer Trevor Benjamin and Arian Elsass. I'm very happy to work with them! Our couple practices have been very productive and I look forward to sha

So this past weekend was Grad Weekend sandwiched by Cinco De Mayo and Mother's Day. It was a pretty busy sequence between the Pizza Patio show, the Rhythm Jam and Mountain Top Tap Room. I started off Thursday helping to move a piano, that was surprisingly painless with the group we had. I got to take some time in Paradise north of Buffalo Park. And the evening i was joined by a wonderful crowd of musicians and spectators at Pizza Patio. Jeremiah, Spencer, and Dead Bugh wer

I really have to thank all the people that came through for my birthday in March. Especially the performers: Spencer Vandevier, Jessie and Ryan Burnett, Logan and his friends. Vendors Sara Schurple, Amber Hope, Aziah, and Danny Foley. It was a great time over spring break. My parents were in town, first of all! I had a costume party, went snowboarding (thanks Sophie!) and had a jam session with Matt Sarnoski. The MTTR Open mic was Monday, then I went to DuB and Down's ka

I've been working since November to put together a high-quality collection of content conceptualized during the mask-wearing days of COVID

Big thanks going out to Tucson locals Stells di Rossi, Lee,Misty Tea, and B! They drove up Saturday to play at the Pizza Patio Fest, hung out for the night, and proceeded to play with me Sunday at Flagstaff Brewing Company! I can't wait to schedule the next round of shows with them! #MNO #ecaroffino #methodtothemadness