As 2025 comes to an end, saying I’m glad it’s over feels like an understatement. It was a heavy year in many ways, but even in the chaos, there were moments that truly mattered.

This year brought ISSA Award nominations…

I have written about this band before see the blog here

This time around, man, was it a trip. On 09/26/25, I got to see my friends Collective Soul at Toad’s Place—a huge bucket list moment. Even better, I met…

To say Collective Soul is my favorite band of all time would be an understatement. For me, they’re what the Beatles were to most boomers—my ultimate musical inspiration. They’ve shaped the radio host, musician, and storyteller I am today.

Having…