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Life goes on, and even as you get older, some things never change. There were many sentimental moments for me this year, a year that in many ways felt like the world was ending, yet it just kept going. Personally, it was a very big year for my own music. I released my second solo album, "Art Damage," in March, preceded by two singles and videos, "Anyone Can Break Somebody's Heart" which featured the amazing Wendy Ho on lead vocals, with a killer remix done by Scott Anderson, aka Mr. Anderson; and "By My Side" which had an awesome 80's halloween-themed video made by Ravensview Films. I started performing at jam nights around Los Angeles where I met so many talented, cool, and friendly musicians who have become friends. I did a short tour for my album in September which took me to places like Bisbee, Arizona, and my tiny hometown of Paradise, Kansas. I got to play at Hotel Cafe three times - which had been a "bucket list" item, now accompli...

I've been honored to serve as a "Real Man" as part of the American Cancer Society's "Real Men Wear Pink" initiative over the past few months. Our fundraising efforts are ramping up this month, which is known as "Pinktober" for breast cancer awareness. So far, as part of the campaign, I have marched in the Long Beach Pride Parade, participated in fundraising activities, held my own fundraiser in Hollywood, and have raised over $3,000! Robin Hall, the coordinator of RMWP Los Angeles, and I wrote a little jingle for the campaign, which we have performed at fundraising events and recorded. I recently recorded my own "new wave" version of the jingle and filmed the above video. I hope you enjoy it - and hope it inspires you to donate to my campaign: CLICK HERE FOR MY FUNDRAISING PAGE I'd like to thank everyone who has donated so far, I was able to exceed my initial fundraising goal. But I'm currently in 4th place in the LA ...

September, 2019, presented the opportunity for a mini "tour" in support of the album I released this year, "Art Damage." I was offered a couple of shows, and then was able to book a few more in places further away than I usually get to play. So I made the most of it and billed it as the #artdamagetour. I made the flyer above as soon as I had confirmed all five gigs. I took the photo myself and edited it all on my phone with various apps. Bisbee, AZ - September 1 The first stop on the tour was the charming, historic mining town of Bisbee, Arizona. Our friend Gretchen Bonaduce had just moved there, having purchased a grand old mansion, The Greenway Manor, which she converted into a rock n' roll bed and breakfast. Dylan and I stayed in the Beatles Room (Jarod stayed in the adjoining Rolling Stones Room) and had an amazing time at Gretchen's Great Gatsby themed dinner party. With Gretchen Bonaduce at the Greenway Manor (Photo by Jarod Millsap) T...

Wow! That's all I can say after last night's launch party for my new album, "Art Damage." To say I was overwhelmed with the love and support I got is an understatement! It's hard to believe that after all I've been through, and the crazy path my life has been on in the years since I've moved to LA, that so many truly amazing people would come celebrate the release of my new album. People I have so much love and admiration for, and who are so talented - it was such an honor. The album officially comes out on Friday and I don't think I have ever put this much effort (time, or money) into a project as I have this one. I pulled out all the stops and did everything I could do make this the best thing I've ever done. I hope people respond to it. After I released my first solo album in 2011, "It's Never The Way You Imagine It," I started working on what would have been "Art Damage" and I remember driving around listening to an ...

2018 was a tough year - full of lots of great moments, but some very difficult ones, as well (see my one previous blog entry from this entire year). Luckily for me, music is one thing I can always turn to in the tough times that helps me focus on the good in the world. Some amazing new music came out this year from some of my old favorites, and there was definitely not a lack of things to listen to at any given time this year. I had some great performance moments of my own, too: playing with Boynanarama at Make Music Hollywood and San Gabriel Valley Pride, to making my debut on guitar playing with Shitting Glitter, the first time we have played songs off our debut album "Post No Bills" in many many years (we plan to re-release it next year). I also ran my first two 10 K races this year, fueled by some of the music on this list. Here are the top 10 songs (plus a couple extra) that kept me going this year. Honorable Mentions "Under the Sun" - Roosevelt Roosevelt i...