Hey there. Thanks for stopping by.

I’m a longtime songwriter and released my first album, Rose of Jericho, in 2020. It was named Album of the Year at the 2021 New Mexico Music Awards, and won some other awards as well.

My latest album, Durable Goods, was released in November, 2023 to favorable reviews and extensive radio play.

I was born and raised in Indiana, a couple generations removed from the family farm, and grew up around music. My mother, a graphic artist, played piano and sang in church choirs. While my dad, a California-born salesman, had eclectic musical tastes and brought home albums ranging from Big Bill Broonzy and Billie Holiday to Leon Redbone. And my big brother, a guy I’ve always depended on for his good ears, introduced me to lots of great music when I was coming up. Still does.

Like most of my buddies, I was a basketball-obsessed kid. But due to my limited skills I got cut from the high school team. So with more free time, I picked up my brother’s old Stella guitar and learned to play.

Soon after, influenced by the era’s singer-songwriters, I started writing and singing my own songs. Then through high school and college I wrote, played, and occasionally performed, both alone and with bands.

With an art degree and few discernible skills, I moved to Colorado, went back to school, and started teaching. This led to my living in Denver for many years and working in education, all while writing songs and making music.

I’ve since decamped to the high desert outside of Santa Fe. Now, in addition to being a songwriter and performer, I’m a rug weaver, running Estambre Studios with my wife Linda.

Shameless plug: Our rugs can be found online via Etsy and at Luca Decor gallery, 225 Canyon Road in Santa Fe and at the Weems Gallery in Albuquerque. They’re quite nice.