☕ Coffee acquired. Energy points earned. Time to write about the ISSA experience.

First off — there truly aren’t words that can capture this weekend. Meeting people from across the globe, connecting with fellow musicians who’ve each forged their own…

Where do I even start?

First and foremost, I’m deeply grateful to my parents plus my mentors and friends — David Skaff, Ivan Aguiar, A. Michael Collins, Paul Chastain, Fernando Perdomo, George Usher, Dennis Skartsilas, Jimmy Koplik, Mike Lapitino, Tim…

What. A. Night.

First off, the fact that I’ve been in my twenties for five years and still hadn’t been to Toad’s Place is wild. But hey, I was just waiting for the right moment, okay?

For those who don’t…