Unless you make a living from song writing, you probably don’t get much feedback, good or bad, on your music endeavors…at least in my small world. I am not a well-known musician or song writer by any means. By I do know that I am passionate about what I write and know in my heart that it mostly comes from my life experiences. When I am in my depressed state of mind, I tend to write very deep and meaningful songs that can tug at the heart strings of any normal listener (I certainly no not wish to define the term normal in this blog, because who in God’s name knows what that is). On the other hand, I have written many bawdy “drinking” songs regaling the island party lifestyle here in the center of the Lake Erie islands’ entertainment district. These songs put me in a happy mood, reflecting on the beaches, water, sunshine, and atmosphere that goes with living here in Port Clinton, Ohio.

Since I get few accolades for my musical talent, I decided it was time to celebrate my own music by throwing a party highlighting my latest album release, “Reflections”. Good or bad, I love my music. I make that statement despite the fact that I hate listening to my voice and knowing that my guitar skills are less that adequate. Mike “Mad Dog” Adams once told me that his original songs were his babies and to be kind when I listened to them. They meant something special to him as well. I now have 58 songs on various streaming music sites, not a small feat considering the expense of publishing even one song.

Think about how few people that you know who actually write novels, short stories, poems, or songs. We are a rare breed, and as such, we need to nurture our talents and our fragile egos. An album release party allows me to share the intimate details of my music with friends and family. I recently listened to Billy Joel Radio on Sirius FM and was fascinated to hear his stories about where each song came from and how and why he wrote them. I realized that this musical journey for most songwriters is deeply moving and personal. I would love for each of you to come and listen to one song writer’s story and share with me my personal journey through this rarified land of recorded music. (more below)

During this event, I will have another opportunity to perform my music with my band, the Island Song Trio. My good friend, Timothy Barrett, plays bass and cello. Our newest member (and good friend) of the band is Bart Kozar, our drummer, who plays so many other instruments that I can hardly mention them all. Last season our band played 42 summer gigs, mostly for fun and charity events. Joining us on stage is my new friend and recording studio collaborator, Keaton Rood, who is playing backup guitar for my next acoustic album currently is studio production. He is a talented musician, vocalist, and songwriter in his own right. I hope you can join us!