The Homeys Last Sunday afternoon, I headed to The Queen in Wilmington, DE for the Homey Awards event, because thanks to the support of many folks, my name ended up on the ballot, in two categories–[best] Female Artist and [best] Songwriter. (personally, I cringe at the word “best”, and would prefer something like “outstanding”, but … More The Homeys and The Grind

One of the best things about living within walking distance of Musikfest is the unintended magic of catching a friend’s show – even if it’s just for a few minutes, and I did my best to make that happen this year. According to an app on Gail’s phone, she claims we walked 10 miles together, … More Musikfest 2024 gratitude wrap-up

This September will mark my 25th year as a performing artist in the greater Lehigh Valley. The joy of being part of a creative community, supporting my peers, learning from and mentoring others, promoting and sustaining authenticity in the arts…these are the things that inspire me every day. The work alone is rewarding enough, but … More 2024 Linny Awards Performing Artist of the Year

I’m not one to use my platform to publicly shame an organization or business, but today I’m turning up the mic to blast the universe with a dire warning. Do Not Use Brown Paper Tickets! Do not list your events with them. Do not purchase tickets through them. And tell your friends the same. I’m … More DO NOT USE BROWN PAPER TICKETS

When I decided to move ahead with the idea to produce a Songwriters In-the-Round, it certainly was not without some second-guessing. How many people would really be interested? How often is too often? Would I find enough master songwriters to fill these sessions? How far will artists travel to play for a small audience and … More Songwriters In-the-Round, and in the Spotlight!

As I write this anectode–on a cold, dreary Saturday afternoon–I’m sitting in a funky hotel room in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, Pa, having just returned from a brisk 10-minute walk to Trader Joe’s in search of a ripe avocado, a box of Fig & Olive Crisps, and butter. It’s been a while since … More Ripe avocados are so hard to find.

Hello folks, It seems customary to offer a year-end wrap-up, or a new year greeting. To be honest, I’m struggling with the state of the world, the nation, and my own community, so this has been hard to compose. My work in the music field has always led me on a path forward–learning and contributing, … More A Moment of Gratitude

Early spring 2015, we called ourselves “the cancer twins”, because we were both diagnosed on the same day. Mine was metastatic breast cancer, his was lymphoma. We shared quite a bit along the way, but ultimately Mike’s lymphoma was too aggressive to overcome. He passed away this morning, at home—where he wanted to be. Mike … More In memory of Mike Fritz

About a year ago, I realized that the 10 year anniversary of Logic and the Heart was approaching, and I mused about the many ways I could commemorate that milestone. Well, this week (April 2011) marked the start of band rehearsals, producing and arranging the songs. I found my producer’s notebook, filled with comments, suggestions, … More Logic and the Heart–one decade later