'Tis the Holiday Season

(below) Lakeshore Collective performing at Pickle Athletics in Oakland, Gus Hurteau on Vibes, Jordan Dabney on Tenor Sax, Anthony Mills Branch on Bass, Max Ehrhardt on Trumpet, Max Nguyen on Alto Sax, Samuel Gonzales on Drums.

This time of year it’s been seasonally busy, with private gigs, events, and closing the year at Marsh, and Madrone. Add fun times performing with Magilo. It’s been a good year; there have been uplifting performances amidst the dark concerning times. I continue to be moved by the phenomenon that music is a powerful instrument that continues to bring us together, and I have witnessed the human spirit be uplifted and strengthened by gathering in community. The experiences of sharing time together in music and in community is healing. Please keep coming out, support live music, gather in purpose with heart, focus on what is most important - love, and kindness - and we’re sure to transcend while embracing anew. Wishing all a beautiful 2026!

IN THE NEW YEAR Catch me performing as a member of Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples on Sunday, January 18, 6PM and 7:45PM, in an homage to the Keystone Korner Club in San Francisco and the many notable performances that happened there over the years!