After spending several years chasing a career in the music industry, I decided to try my hand at writing about it. Since 2005, I've been the About.com Guide to Folk Music. In addition to the news, interviews, reviews, history and commentary I've done on that site, my work has appeared in Billboard, Sound, and Performer magazines, and online at Rollingstone.com (for Real/Rhapsody). In early 2008, I took over Editorial duties at Seattlest.com, where I also write about the local roots music scene, local news, and absurdities.
When I'm not writing about music and musicians, I spend a lot of time making my own music, playing guitar, practicing my trumpet, and attending shows in Seattle's vibrant music scene. I've written a small handful of novels, and am working on a nonfiction book about the new music industry.
I live in Seattle with my partner, a big grey cat named Grace, and an Italian greyhound/terrier mix named Rosie.
