I’ll be spinning digital tunes as the DJ for a private block party in Glenview, Illinois.

Singing and playing harmonica with the amazing Ms. Lee Kanehira (piano, vocals) and Shoji Naito (guitar) performing a special tribute to the history of Chicago Blues for the retirement community residents living at Plymouth Place in La Grange Park, Illinois.

I’ll be singing and playing harmonica with Shoji Naito & The Chicago Blue Aces at The Old Town School of Folk Music for a private event. The band also features Ms. Lee Kanehira (piano, vocals), Tom Crivellone (guitar, vocals), and Steve Bass (drums).

Singing and playing harmonica with guitarist, Shoji Naito, at The HI Hostel, Chicago for a private event.

I’ll be playing piano, harmonica, and singing with Shoji Naito & The Chicago Blue Aces at the Brainerd Branch of The Chicago Public Library. Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. No cover.

I’ll be playing piano with the legendary Chicago blues singer and Delmark Records artist, Willie Buck, at Buddy Guy’s Legends on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 9:00pm.

Playing piano with Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls at a private party in Dowagiac, Michigan.

I’ll be playing piano with Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls at the 2023 Macomb Heritage Days Festival. It’s a homecoming of sorts. Macomb is the home of my alma mater, Western Illinois University, where I studied and ran cross-country and track (Go Leathernecks!). The Cafe in Macomb is also where I played some of my first blues jams. You can read one of those tales from my blog.

Playing and recording organ for The Rockin’ Souls’s original tune, “Better Her”, ahead of the band’s performance at the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

Playing piano with the awesome band, Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls. Opening for legendary blues singer, Mary Lane.

Playing piano with the awesome band, Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls. No cover. Tips appreciated.

Playing harmonica and singing with the amazingly talented, Shoji Naito (guitar). Free show. Tips appreciated.

Playing harmonica and singing with the amazingly talented, Shoji Naito (guitar). Free show. Tips appreciated.

Playing harmonica and singing with the amazingly talented, Shoji Naito (guitar). Free show. Tips appreciated.

Playing harmonica and singing with the amazingly talented, Shoji Naito (guitar). Free show. Tips appreciated.

Playing piano and harmonica with Win Noll and The Rockin' Souls at a company's private holiday party.

Playing harmonica and singing with The Chicago Blue Aces: Shoji Naito (guitar) and Goji Tanabe (bass).

Playing harmonica and singing with the amazingly talented, Shoji Naito (guitar). Free show. Tips appreciated.

Playing harmonica and singing with the amazingly talented, Shoji Naito (guitar). Free show. Tips appreciated.