For several years I performed with Paul Bueno de Mesquita, Steven Myles, and Libby Miles as the Cognitive Dissidents, bringing the music of social movements to university audiences. This work with the Cognitive Dissidents led to a University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium in 2006. For twelve weeks, the university was honored by the presence and performance of artists such as Peggy Seeger, Buffy Saint Marie, Utah Phillips, Chuck D and many others. You can find a book with photos from the colloquium, and essays about the artists here.

In 2005, Jon Dember and I began to play old time music at farmer’s markets. Joined by bassist, Ian Reyes, Farm Dog has performed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut at festivals, contra dances, fund raiser, and concerts.

For a number of years, I have also worked with Joe Parillo, head of Neoga Records, Professor Emeritus of the Music Department at URI, and Grammy nominated Steinway artist to present an annual Valentine Concert. The result is an interesting mix of folk and jazz.

Some favorite musical moments include opening for Pete Seeger, and singing baseball songs at the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame. More elusive are those magic moments where all the elements fall into place in seeming perfection. Such moments may only be a single note in one song, or an entire concert, but they are special.

I am also a Professor Emeritus of Communication and Film studies at the University of Rhode Island and an award winning photographer.