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November 13, 2008
I put together a Halcyon High iMix in iTunes. This is a mix of songs/artists that totally inspire me, as well as some HH stuff. So go listen and rate it. Don't be shy.

July 9, 2008
Some more flattery delivered by Online Rock.

May 10, 2008
"To Be Infinite" got an amazing review from The Mass Media. It's on the Reviews page.

Added a cover of Nick Drake's "Fly" to the audio player at the top of this page. This was recorded live in 2006 while practicing for a Nick Drake Tribute show. From the same session is a big symphonic cover of "Horn" which might or might not get added in the future.

March 25, 2008
Reviews of "To Be Infinite" are coming in. Check out the new Reviews page.

February 12, 2008
Hope you like the new look. This site was way due for a makeover.

February 6, 2008
Losing Today has posted the first review of "To Be Infinite". There's the original Italian version or the hilarious online translated version.

January 17, 2008
Just Posted: 3 YouTube videos from the 2007 Headphone Festival. There's Iris, The Aftermath (instrumental), and an untitled drone piece. Many thanks to mtrucco for doing it. The setting is pretty sterile, but the sound is really good. I'm still getting settled into Portland. It'll be a couple months before I can start making music again. I feel like doing something a little different but who knows.

October 22, 2007
Thanks to all who came to the Vibraphone Launch Party. It was a wonderful show to go out on. Now it's time to pack for Portland and Guatemala. In a couple months after things settle down I'll be back with another update.

October 15, 2007
"To Be Infinite" is the name of the new CD. I just finished the video for the new song, called "Soul Slides Away". You can find it on the media page. I also updated the older videos using the improved tracks from the CD.

September 16, 2007
Changes are coming. I'm moving to Portland in late-October so the Vibraphone Records Launch Party on Oct. 18th will be my last show in SF for a long time. Please come out and celebrate! This will also be a CD release show. This is my first official CD release and will consist of a handful of earlier recordings as well as one brand new track.

June 26, 2007
There's a video posted for an untitled new song at the media page. This live footage was shot by Grant Kennell at the Make Out Room. Enjoy!

I've also added a new song to the player at the top of this page and the media page. For now it's called "Untitled 2". Recorded live at the Make Out Room, it's a droney, experimental piece and this was the 1st time played. Someday it'll have a real title.

May 26, 2007
It's been awhile so here's a little update. I'm part of a new label called Vibraphone Records. It's just in the beginning stages, but has big plans for the future. The roster also includes Astral, Tomihira, and Foxtail Somersault. Now that's good company. I'm currently mastering some tracks with Dean from Tomihira. It'll come out on Vibraphone when it's complete. Maybe this fall??

The only show on the horizon is June 11 with friends Levator (from Seattle) and Six Eye Columbia at the Make Out Room. Yes, it's a Monday night but please come!

Dec. 17, 2006
Go here for a short video interview from Pacific Noise.

Dec. 14, 2006
Live footage from the recent Cool Waves festival is up. Go to www.coolwavessf.com/festival2.shtml for a performance of "Tommy Gun Angel".

Dec. 04, 2006
There are 2 new songs/videos posted on the media page."The Aftermath and Damage Done" is made up entirely of footage from the film Naqoyqatsi. "Iris" is all from 2001 A Space Odyssey. They're darker and more intense than the earlier stuff.

Nov. 01, 2006
I just added a batch of new videos which uses the same footage that gets projected during the live shows. There are 2 more that i'm still working on and will add later. So get comfortable, dim the lights, zone out and go to the media page. Hope you enjoy them.

Sept. 24, 2006
The Knockout Bar show was a real blast. Thanks to those who came to all the shows these past months. I need to hibernate awhile and work on some new things. Hopefully be back sooner than later.

Aug. 14, 2006
The Datebook section of the SF Chronicle has a nice blurb on the upcoming shows with Rachel Goldstar here.

Aug. 01, 2006
It's been awhile. Still plugging away, just not playing out as much. Must be getting old. I've added a couple videos to the media page. Hope you enjoy them.

May 25, 2006
Just so you know, the songs "Last Breath" and "Tommy Gun Angel" have gotten a bit of a facelift recently. The new versions are on the media page if you wanna check 'em out.

Apr. 4, 2006
Halcyon High is featured on BayBridged.com this week. It includes an exclusive recording of the track "Iris" which you won't hear anywhere else! The Bay Bridged is a weekly podcast featuring interviews and music from SF Bay Area bands. Check out the other wonderful artists while you're there.

Mar. 2, 2006
You can now listen to streaming audio of all of Halcyon High's songs! Click the play button up above and enjoy.

Feb. 27, 2006
The song "Close Your Eyes, See the Light" has been remixed and will replace the previous version on the media page. There's a new vocal at the end and it's been condensed to a mere 5min among other things.

So much for time off, there are 4 great shows coming up in Mar & April i couldn't refuse, including a private party and another trip to LA. Check performances for details.

Jan. 30, 2006
Gonna take some time off to try and come up with new stuff and not play out for awhile. Thanks to those who have been at the shows!

Nov. 8, 2005
Just announced: I'll be playing the SF Indie List Xmas party with Rum Diary and Oranger! Dec. 15 at 12 Galaxies.
View Flyer

Oct. 24, 2005
Just found out about this review from Skinny Magazine.

Sept. 20, 2005
I've taken the podcasting plunge and have been included in a few shows already: The Next Big Thing, Illumination Audio, Green Dragon, Unharshed Mellow, Seattle and Beyond, and Notes From the Underground (notable for an amusing discussion after "Close Your Eyes" that leads to the movie "Altered States").

You don't need an Ipod to listen. Most sites offer a normal mp3 download of the shows.

Aug. 10, 2005
Just got reviewed by The Owl Magazine. Nice!

June 8, 2005
Added a video clip to the newly created media page. This will give you a taste of what the live show is like. Many thanks to Donna of Sweet Jane Productions for making it happen. Also added images that when you click on them, they magically appear.

May 12, 2005
There is now a Halcyon High page at Download.com.
Also added a myspace.com page for the kids.
At both sites you can listen to the tunes and add comments and rankings.

February 16, 2005
Booked another show at the Amnesia for March 17. I'll be enhancing the show with some video projections this time, so please come prepared. View flyer.

February 3, 2005
Brand new recordings are completed. You can order a 4-song sampler on the free CD page, or download all 7 songs at the media page. The previous KDVS demo offer and mp3s have been taken down.

January 17, 2005
I'm finishing some newly recorded demos that are sounding great. They'll be available in a week or 2.

I created a website called Cool Waves. It was born out of frustration of trying to get booked at SF Bay area clubs with decent, compatible bands. The idea is to start a community that'll benefit everyone involved. The address is http://www.coolwavessf.com.

November 3, 2004
Depressed after the election. Been trying to book shows but no one's interested. Got lots of material. Gonna start recording demos since nothing else is happening.

August 25, 2004
Made a 4-song demo from the KDVS session. It's free, just go to the free CD page.

August 3, 2004
Added a song from the KDVS session to the media page.

July 21, 2004
Added performance reviews link.

June 16, 2004
Three new shows added for July.
The seed has been sown. Be patient and watch it grow...

 

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