I am a partner and managing director in a new publishing venture called Lived Places Publishing. The goals and mission of this nascent publisher align well with the work I’m doing in other aspects of my life. Here’s an overview of my role (including how it affects my other work).
Blog
Songwriter Showcase Series: Year in Review
A look back at my monthly residency in 2022. I didn’t know what I was doing when I started. But my instinct was: Get people in a room where there is art happening. I got a city arts grant, so I was able to 1) pay my featured artists, 2) support the venue, and 3) keep these free-to-all community events. In total, we put on 11 shows, and I got the privilege of playing with some of Boston’s best indie musicians.
She Believes
Capitalism’s never-ending requirements grind us all into dust. In the face of this, it’s a revolutionary act to opt out. A decision to do so can feel like sweet release. “She Believes” is available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
One Sunday in Autumn
What species doesn’t fight for its own survival? When do we start working together to solve our culture’s biggest, most urgent issues? “One Sunday in Autumn” is a look back at today from the future, and it’s available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
Upside
No one actually convinces anyone of anything – we come to decisions on our own. So if we want to change someone’s mind, our best option is to demonstrate what the other side of change looks like. “Upside” is available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
It Sounds Different to Me Every Time I Play it Back
4 minutes of reflection is a revolutionary act in late-stage capitalism. Amid our collective feelings of frustration and fatigue, how can we confront and cope with societal collapse with empathy, compassion, and human dignity?
Silicon in My Soul
“Silicon in My Soul” starts with a blast. Change can happen in an instant, and technology accelerates its effects. How do we break the spell, find the others, and get human again – especially when technology has creeped into everything we do? Listen in any streaming platform and/or Bandcamp.
Disconsolate Eyes
“Disconsolate Eyes” is a letter of concern addressed to the culture. Climate change, systemic racism, economic inequality, and other issues are at fever pitch in the face of our inaction. Layer over all of these the trauma we have all endured at some level with COVID. We all act as if we’re OK, when we are clearly not. Available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
Wired
Change is difficult – and we all have learn to to be patient with each others’ growth. “Wired” attempts to capture the challenges of making life changes spurred by “The Great Reassessment.” It is available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
Leaving
In light of the pandemic and other societal traumas, many of us have made big life changes recently. It’s exciting, but inside of any transition is some level of regret about what we leave behind. This is what “Leaving” is about. It was my 1st new single in 10 years, a part of my ongoing project: Songs for Social Change. It is available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.