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“The Painted Lady ft. Kishi Bashi,” the lead single on the upcoming 2026 Emancipator album “Chrysalis,” was released July 26, 2026. I play fiddle and mandocaster on the song. It’s the 6th Emancipator album and 14th song I’ve contributed to, and maybe my all-time favorite of the songs I’ve worked with Emancipator on. I think great…
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I was invited to play viola and violin with German electronic music producer Fejká (Brian Zajak) on a musical interlude called “Ways of the Sun.” It’s part of his 2025 album “Azur,” on the Coexist label. It’s a small step towards continuing to develop my skills at recording violin, viola, mandolin and Fender Mandocaster in…
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Mashup of some recorded work on violin, viola, Fender Mandocaster and acoustic violin.
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As Walio Mohamed found herself shunted from the center of a terrifying attack to its margins, her world began to unravel
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The transformation of the “Suicide Bridge” would never have occurred if not for the unique qualities found in a single, fatefully located Portland family — a spark, a conscience, and champion. It’s only halfway there, yet it may already be among the most successful suicide-prevention movements in U.S. history. Friends of the Vista Bridge believes…
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The brainchild of Chris Allen, formerly of Hungry Mob Productions, and lead vocalist Fern Capella, Star Witness released two tracks on which I play viola and violin in 2012. Listen below, or download for free at http://www.reverbnation.com/starwitness Star Witness-After the Show Star Witness-Safe
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After a great show at the Doug Fir Lounge on January 22, 2011, Petoskey is releasing its new EP, titled “Little Lakes.” Recorded by Skyler Norwood at Miracle Lake Studios in Camas, WA, the EP includes five songs, including Baby Bee, Chickadee, Jacob and the Whale, Artichoke and 1627 Leffingwell. Petoskey is Angie Kuzma (center),…
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From left to right, Fern Capella, Trevor Oswalt, Chris Allen, me, Kenny Karales. Star Witness-Safe This track was produced by Chris Allen, who also plays drums. Fern Capella sings lead and wrote the song, while Kenny Karales plays bass guitar, Trevor Oswalt plays keyboards and I play violin/viola. Released June 15, 2010. Check out the…
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