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04.08.22

Killer footage from the recent Janet Gardner show @ The Whisky was just added to the SHOWS section. Check it out!

02.18.22

Super-pumped to be returning to The Whisky A-G-Go March 31st w/ Janet Gardner & the gang! Click in the SHOWS section for ticket info. See ya there!

06.07.20

Some fresh eye candy for your Sunday Funday: the music video for "Wounded," the first single from the forthcoming Janet Gardner album Synergy, just dropped today. Check it out now!

05.20.20

Just launched my Facebook Artist page. Nothing is on there as of yet aside from a couple of graphics, but that is going to change in preparation for the biggest announcement of my career thus far in the coming months (how's that for a tease....). So click HERE and give it a quick "Like." It'll be over before you know it and you wont' feel a thing...for a little while.....

10.13.20

I was honored to take part in a really cool project/experiment called Quarantunes, headed by Jim Ivins of the Nashville-based band The Ivins. The concept is that Jim had a bunch of riffs laying around and sent them to different players throughout Nashville to record their parts separately without knowing what the final product would sound like. I played on song which became "Fight The Machine," featuring the amazing Jasmine Cain on vocals. The song is available for streaming now and the entire album will be released on October 23rd. Proceeds from the album go toward MusiCares Covid Relief Fund, which helps musicians with financial assistance during this pandemic. So take a listen HERE and support a great cause!

05.17.20

Found some old Drum Cam footage from a JANET GARDNER show in July of last year, so I'll be posting clips periodically. The first two, "Candle" and "Without You" are now in the WATCH section (fun fact: see if you can spot the moment where I almost drop a stick in "Without You").

03.25.20

Just added some new Drum Cam footage to the WATCH section taken from the recent Janet Gardner performance at MelodicRock Fest in Melbourne, Australia. Kill some quarantine time and check it out. More clips to be posted soon.

03.16.20

My apologies for the hectic nature of the SHOWS section, but due to global health concerns, it's not entirely clear as of yet which shows have been cancelled, postponed, or moved. As soon as I know more, I will be updating this section accordingly. Until then, stay safe, wash your hands, and be kind to everyone.

03.11.20

Australia was a total blast! Check out my INSTAGRAM feed for pics and the PRESS section for some cool reviews and kind mentions.

01.01.20

Can't think of a better way to kick off the new year with an announcement that I'll be going down under with JANET GARDNER for a 10-day tour of Australia, including a performance at the highly anticipated MelodicRock Fest! Also joining us on this tour are ENUFF Z'NUFF & RON KEEL for what is sure to be a tour for the ages! Details below & in the SHOWS section.

02.28.20 - Newcastle

02.29.20 - Sydney

03.01.20 - Brisbane

03.04.20 - Melbourne

03.08.20- Melbourne (MelodicRock Fest)

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09.05.19

Only in Nashville can you meet two other musicians and an hour later you're playing together on NBC! Check out the performance of "That Smile" by Jesse Lopez on Today In Nashville .

05.31.19

Check me out in the new music video for the title track to former Vixen singer JANET GARDNER's new album "Your Place In The Sun." The album is available wherever you buy music, including HERE.

04.17.19

Pysched to be joining the Nashville band HERRICK for a select number of shows in the Nashville area. Check out the SHOWS section for details.

01.03.19

Many thanks to GOLDSTAR ROCKS magazine for the feature interview in their latest issue, alongside Puddle Of Mudd and Saliva, Click on the cover to buy your print copy or check it out online for free!

10.15.18

New Drum Cam footage from a recent show in Green Bay, WI w/ Janet Gardner (Vixen) has just been added to the WATCH section.

09.08.18

Video of the Hannah Anders Band performing the title track to her just released album "Good Time" live on NBC has just been added to the WATCH section. Check it out and make sure to buy the album HERE.

09.01.18

I was thrilled to take part in the video shoot for "Campfire" by Renea Roberts, which was just released today for your viewing pleasure. Make sure to check out the WATCH section of the site too for more clips.

07.24.18

I'll be hitting the road once again with the amazingly talented Janet Garder (Vixen) starting next month for the Scream It Louder Tour, hitting the East Coast and Midwest from August to November. Check out the SHOWS section to see if we're coming to a city near you!

04.24.18

Planet Janet Invades The U.K.!

That's right folks: I'm heading to the U.K. for a run of shows with Janet Gardner (Vixen) in in May! Check out these dates and see if we're coming to a town near you:

May 23rd: Edinburgh, Bannermans
May 24th: Nottingham, Rock City Basement
May 26th: Manchester, The Factory
May 27th: Bridgwater, Cobblestones
May 28th: London, Underworld

Check out the SHOWS section for ticket info.

08.21.17

Just added Drum Cam footage of my performance in Nashville, TN. Check it out, along with other videos @ the WATCH page.

07.20.17

Just added a bunch of Midwest and East Coast dates for Janet Gardner (Lead Singer of Vixen) to the SHOWS section. Check to see if we're coming to a town near you! See ya on tour!

07.01.17

The debut solo album by Vixen singer Janet Gardner is now available for pre-order! Click HERE for details and info on how to get exclusive goodies when you pre-order the album today! Also the first date of our fall tour has been announced....check out the SHOWS section for more.

3.18.17

Just Annouced: I'm honored to be joining Vixen singer Janet Gardner & Justin James for their debut show in Barlett, IL on May 27th. These tunes are absolutely killer! More info on the SHOWS page.