Competition Among Bands

Originally published in Seattle Weekly There is, of course, a lot of competition between bands. It’s an obvious thing to say—like saying there are a lot of Skoal Bandits at a Kenny Chesney show. But the competition between bands seldom looks… » More inside

Sasquatch Poker Skills

Originally published in Seattle Weekly A few years ago I was invited to join a small, friendly poker game that was just starting up among a group of Seattle music people. I knew most of the players already, or knew them… » More inside

Coyotes, Bears, Jonathan Coulton and Duran Duran.

Originally published in Seattle Weekly A friend and I were riding our Vespas over in West Seattle a couple of weeks ago when we rounded a corner and came face to face with a full-grown coyote standing in the street. His… » More inside

My Rock Story Pt. Three

Originally published in Seattle Weekly I’ve talked a little bit about rock and roll lifers, but there are many different types and I should probably define my terms. The rock lifers of song and story, the ones we admire the most,… » More inside

My Rock Story Pt. Two

Originally published in Seattle Weekly Seattle in 1994 was like Dawson City in 1898, two years after the gold rush. The bloom of Grunge was past, long past, but the massive influx of young people to the city had barely slowed…. » More inside

My Rock Story Pt. One

Originally published in Seattle Weekly For those readers unfamiliar with the work of my band, The Long Winters, I’m going to delve into the history of my little corner of the Seattle music scene in order to answer the question: “Why… » More inside