I write of life experiences and lessons: the humor, joy, struggle and sorrow that are common to all. I cover a wide range of forms, mainly folk, folk rock, blues, country and some other styles.
I write mostly to suit myself, but always with an audience in mind. I don't consider myself an average person and I don't think anyone really is. I'm just different, but I find much of what I write resonates deeply with a lot of different people.
A couple of new CDs are in the works. I have been posting and chatting some new lyrics for them here on Substack.
The Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest has inspired me to write two CDs worth of Florida songs. I have made extensive use of the internet as well as published and personal sources for inspiration and confirmation of details.
I started out like a lot of people, played in the high school band, bought my first guitar from a friend's brother, picked up a copy of a Burl Ives songbook, and started singing and playing with two brothers.
At Ohio U I met Jonathan Edwards and we formed a band. Moving to Boston we recorded an LP and toured for a couple years.
With brother Todd I performed in New England and also did some solo work.
Later on in Nashville I was not a great success, I was told my songs were too much like poetry. But I did learn more of the craft of writing there.
After moving to South Florida in '87 I wrote a few songs and did a few gigs, but was mostly dormant until (yes) I was in the shower one evening in the Spring of 2003 and this song about my Dad and me started writing itself - The Father, the Child, and the Man. Then the songs just started pouring out.
My Florida venues have included folk festivals, clubs, bars, and other sites, though I am not currently doing live gigs.
Recordings include these CDs:
Don't Cry Blue 2006
Ghosts of Flagler's Train 2008 Florida songs
The High Cost of Living 2008
My Home Florida 2009
Balancing the Weight of Life 2010
Seasons of Life 2012
These disks and songs are available on YouTube, Pandora, Spotify, and many other streaming sites
