A fan just sent me this photo and while I hate to see my supporters break any kind of bone
I just returned from a visit to the deepest lake in the United States — Crater Lake. Reaching depths of
When I say I come from a long line of the Music Makers and of Soldiers for the Muse, I
In late 2006, two very gracious friends of mine surprised me with a plane ticket to Europe, providing me with
While perched on top of Mt Pilatus in Lucerne, Switzerland, I had the opportunity to observe some of the most
In 2003, my brothers and I were all independently going through our share of difficulties in this life; trying to
Although I first heard the phrase Whistle Stop in a poetry class in 2004, it took me two years to
After surviving a substantial break-up with my college sweetheart in 2004, my four-walled apartment began closing in on me and
There are many times in our lives that something leaves us before we’re ready to see it go. Leaving a
There is a humble river from my childhood that runs through the middle of Lander, WY — the place of
On my 25th birthday, I awoke to find that I was no longer a child. The carefree days of childhood
When lovers quarrel, the conversation often leads to the definitive question, Should we work it out or should we part
In the Spring of 2004, I took a poetry class at the University of Oregon where we were assigned to
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Josh Ritter. I’ve always said, as much as I revere
Tonight marks a monumental moment in my career as I finally had the honor of playing at the legendary Bluebird
The Portland Music Awards were held last night at the legendary Crystal Ballroom and it was truly a special night
As everyone knows, today is the NCAA College Football National Championship where the Oregon Ducks (12-0) take on the Auburn
Each season my parents house transforms drastically at the hands of my mother. She is one of the craftiest women
There aren’t many things on my bucket list but one of the line-items is/was to see Garth Brooks live in
Track #3 off of Long Before the Wheel is a mysterious gypsy tune about a very strange encounter I had
Track #2 off of Long Before the Wheel is a bittersweet ballad that was written for a special few —
Exactly one year ago to the date, I stood on stage at one of Portland’s finest venues and bid farewell
In support of my new album Long Before the Wheel, I will be touring extensively — one stop that I’m
It’s official — 76 of my friends and fans have banded together to raise the money I needed to record
With only 3 weeks to go I have just barely breached the 50% mark of my fundraiser for my next
Somewhere this Spring I lost most of my musical confidence and began to ask myself the question: What the hell
Today was the first official day of recording for my new EP Long Before the Wheel! Yes, I had already
Call me nostalgic but I’ve decided to post a recording of my first song EVER — written and recorded in
Happy 4th of July everyone! This song, from day one, has always made me laugh like no other — especially
I’m currently writing a song that will be the last track on my upcoming album Long Before the Wheel —
My belief in Mississippi Studios as Portland’s premier venue was made whole after my Monday show on June 14, 2010.
I was quite honored today when I logged on to Facebook to find an invite for a group titled: Tyler
In an attempt to raise funds for my upcoming EP Long Before the Wheel, I have teamed up with a
In September of 2009, the world lost a true talent — Scotland Barr. He was a singer-songwriter and wordsmith and
Today marks the day that I officially made my reality TV debut. Though the whole concept of manufactured fame has
I’ve always said that my songs take a while to write … longer than most. I’m a firm believer in
Nashville had enjoyed a month of 80 degree blue skies until that Thursday when I received the phone call saying
When I look back at my childhood and consider all of my encounters with my mother, my memories place a
Beck J Rippy: 2007 to 2010 With heavy heart I post this obituary; Beck J Rippy was my nephew and
As a performing musician, I’ve encountered many bizarre things in my day from the vantage point of the stage; fights,
In February I received a very kind write-up in The West Linn Tidings — my hometown’s weekly newspaper. Centered around
While flying from Nashville to Portland, I finally finished a book that I started back in January. It’s not that
If you know me in the least, you’d know that Willy Wonka (old school version) and The Pricess Bride are
While in Rome this summer with my buddy Adam, it’s safe to say we had the time of our lives.
I am proud to announce that I’ve written a song about Wyoming — the last good plot of land. It
With the onset of the New Year, I’ve spent a lot of time re-evaluating my musical approach and the arsenal
Tuesday February 16, 2010 was the day I turned 29 years old. In all honesty, it was a day I
I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind
Happy Valentines Day one and all. This is a special day for many reasons but to me, none more important
I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind