WONDERS AND SIGNS is my first recording devoted entirely to repertoire of my own making.

I got brave enough to do this project when, after hearing my songs, folks stopped asking me “did you write that?” and started asking “where did you learn that?”  I was helped by a splendid crew of musicians. The time, energy, and enthusiasm they put into learning and recording this repertoire has been heartwarming. Two of the songs were co-written with friends (one with Chris Brashear, one with Allen Barnes), the rest were composed by me alone, or dreamt whole. 

Four of the thirteen songs are solos, mostly first takes. 

Five Rode Up To Phoenix
(Jody Stecher) Vegetiboy Music (BMI)
At an Arizona after-gig music session, Forrest Rose, my bandmate in Perfect Strangers, laid down his bass and died in our presence. My song celebrates his life.

Kenny In Kansas City
(Jody Stecher) Vegetiboy Music (BMI)
Bill Monroe’s fiddler...