As a composer, I have penned hundreds of songs (over 30 British Columbia historically-based, songs alone), many of which have been recorded and/or are being performed by other artists. Whether you need lyrics to an existing melody or vice-versa, whether you’re stuck for a bridge on an exciting new song or, you need a song written in a distinct style, with a certain theme or for a particular application, I have the skills to accomplish your composition needs.
I have successfully completed commissioned songs for Vancouver Port Authority (These Harbours), BC Heritage Branch (23 Camels), and Coast Mountain Branch of Tourism BC (The Ghost of Simon Fraser). * See sample page.
Either solo, or with Pacific-based roots music group Tiller’s Folly (www.tillersfolly.com), I am available for festivals, concerts and educational performances.
I am available for coaching, workshops, songwriter’s retreats. Subjects include the songwriter’s pallet, adapting traditional music, and the progressive traditionalist.
Studio caliber vocalist / instrumentalist, proficient on a number of acoustic/roots instruments including; acoustic guitar (standard and open tunings), tenor banjo, mandolin, mandola, wood flute, whistles, bodhran, harmonica, I am available for session work.