Music, Stories, and a Play
How often do you see a group of men singing their hearts out? I've been singing with the Conspiracy of Beards for a couple years now, and there is nothing like it. Thirty men, joined by the words and music of Leonard Cohen, find a way from their labor as carpenters, artists, musicians, engineers, teachers, plumbers, fathers, sons, and brothers onto stages of bars, churches, galleries, and … [Read more...]
As many of you know, I've been singing with the Conspiracy of Beards, that 30-man midnight choir performing original arrangements of the immortal songs of Leonard Cohen. We have two exciting concerts coming up in the next week. O Zone @ OMCA Friday, Sept. 30th at 8pm. We'll be celebrating the spirit of John Muir with a special gallery performance at the Oakland Museum of … [Read more...]
It's been a year of quiet transitions. I'm still writing songs and tweaking my play, but the big news is that I've been singing with The Conspiracy of Beards. We have our last show of the season on June 16th, and I'm hoping you'll come witness this small miracle of men singing their hearts out. It turns out we do it quite well! First, you must know: We only sing the songs of Leonard … [Read more...]
I joined a men's choir last fall. It's one of the best things I've ever done. This group of men is like no other I've ever experienced. Stern and defiant, at the same time brotherly and loving, they immediately welcomed me into the clan. With 20 songs on their roster, I had a lot to learn. My first gig was three weeks later. I'm so happy I did this. We sing only the songs of Leonard Cohen I know … [Read more...]
I’m looking for a few core people to fill out a small troupe of performers, musicians who can sing and would also like to do a little acting. The show I’ve written incorporates storytelling, theater, songs, and if ambition meets opportunity, film. We’ll call it a musical for now. The main plot line is a tragic comedy about a boy who learns how to stop time. The texture is something like … [Read more...]
I recorded a demo CD so people can hear my songs and know what to expect when they come to hear me live. I had a great time producing it with John Hoy in is fabulous Mill Valley studio. John is a pro beyond description, at least this description. A latin fable, a game of frisbee, an estranged granddaughter, and a few dead people all find their places in the stories of these songs. The … [Read more...]
I am now a member of the Conspiracy of Beards and sing regularly in the tenor section. The performances are nothing like you've ever witnessed, and I highly recommend you come see us as soon as you possibly can. Sign up for my newsletter to learn about upcoming performances, or better, sign up on … [Read More...]