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Thanks for your support of my musical efforts, concerts and recordings.
2025 was a year of change for me, and I channeled a lot of my energy back into my music.
I am very pleased to announce the release the debut album by The Tiki Men. As producer, this took a lot of time and effort. I am very pleased to have this recording out and into the world. Thanks to so many of you that helped me make it possible. The band continues to grow and explore new musical territories. If you would like to pick up the new album just click on the image below.
I recently just completed 10 tracks with Hank Cramer in the David Lange Studios. He is always such a joy to work with. I look forward to what Hank and engineer Ben Lange have done with those tracks. Fine singing once again by Hank. While recording I had a call from the Folk Legacy Trio. I am honored to be performing with them for their concert on April 29 at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach.
Irish music and styles continue to be a dominant part of my musical life. I have been performing often with
St. James’s Gate, but I am proud to say that we have once again evolved this ensemble with new players and new sounds - most recently with Geraldine Murray on whistles and banjo, and Django Amerson on fiddle. As always, we continue to grow as we learn and tackle new songs, develop new styles and move forward. This recent St. Patrick’s season included great shows at Kells, Paddys, Nana’s and McMenamins. All of this, in addition to some amazing shows we did in 2025 up and down the I-5, including a trip to Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Irish Festival with Griff Bear and Denizen. Good times all around
I continue to perform with some truly outstanding Irish musicians on a regular basis - including Seamus Egan, Cary Novotny, Erik Kilops, Django Amerson, Danny O'Hanlon and Joe Trump. It's an outstanding bunch of players that are always pushing the envelope and sharing new music. When possible we are lucky to be joined by
Maire Egan, Johnny B. Connelly, Geraldine Murray, Sean Gavin, and others. I'm fortunate to take part.
Jazz continues to be a big part of my life and steady work with the Phillip Tucker Trio/Quartet as well as with Steve Cleavland at Jazz Vespers. I have been part of ensembles and pit orchestras which has been great fun being part of those productions and the theatre once again. I have also been lucky to be called a fair bit for work with a variety of artists including singer-songwriters Lindsie Feathers, Jacob Weldon, Jameson Wandling, Jeremy Wilson and a variety of jazz players for trio work with vocalists.
Simply reach out should you need bass tracks for your project - electric, upright, arco or pizz.
As DJ What?Not, I have been sharing my record collection at Mad Hanna, for Bad Album Night with DJ Titan Strohmburg III ESQ., as well as on my own for occassional Happy Hour sets of Exotica Lounge, Funk and more. Bahttsi continues with the occasional gig and recording sessions.
I am taking on more students, so should you need lessons for bass just reach out.
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Lets make it a great year - thanks for your support!
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