Americana Jubilee!

Elgin Fringe Festival - 15 Ziegler Court

Side Street Studio Arts, Blue Box Cafe, City of Elgin-Government, City Services and Community News, and Elgin Fringe Festival, with the support of Kirkpatrick, Jones & Herzog Insurance Agency, Inc. and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin IL, are hosting the 5th Annual Americana Jubilee following the City of Elgin 4th of July Parade.

There will be fun and sweetness for the whole family, including a bake-off, a pie eating contest, a visual art exhibition, free kids activities, and… me!

New Song Lyrics: Outside
06/10/18 - Created for the documentary "Uncle Fun: You're The One" by Laura Force Scruggs.

“Uncle Fun: You’re The One” Documentary Screening

Chicago Filmmakers - 5720 N. Ridge Ave (enter from Hollywood) - $8.00

I have an original song and some other music bits in this documentary by Laura Force Scruggs about the iconic late Chicago novelty and toy store and the magic man behind it, which everyone near Chicago should go see.

The running time is exactly one hour. There will also be a Q & A after each screening with Laura Force Scruggs, Uncle Fun, and Executive Producer and Sound Editor Jake Scruggs which will be recorded on their “Are You Famous, Yet?” podcast.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Side Street Studio Arts - 15 Ziegler Ct - $10 advance, $12 at door (Mature)

A tribute to St. Valentine’s Day with magician William Pack and storyteller David Boyle.

New Song Lyrics: Two Little Pictures of Me
02/02/18 - A story song from "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" Valentine's show at Side Street Studio Arts/Elgin Fringe Festival

New Song Lyrics: Propellor Beanie Chicken
02/02/18 - True story. Debuted at "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" Valentine's show at Side Street Studio Arts/Elgin Fringe Festival

New Song Lyrics: Never Give Up
02/02/18 - Debuted at "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" Valentine's show at Side Street Studio Arts/Elgin Fringe Festival

New Song Lyrics: Lovely Russian Ladies
02/02/18 - Finale from "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" Valentine's show at Side Street Studio Arts/Elgin Fringe Festival

Ray Is Not The Name Of The Accordion

As “The Terror” from one-man show “The Not So Secret Origin of Captain Ambivalent” at IndyFringe 2015.

World of Fear

Cabaret On The Lake

Berger Park Coach House - 6205 N Sheridan Road - FREE

A free, monthly variety show giving singers, storytellers, comedians, performance artists, musicians, dancers, poets, and solo artists of every type a place to develop their work.

New Song Lyrics: Maybe It’s Just The Snow
12/08/17 - An old holiday classic I just wrote.

New Song Lyrics: The Bodily Function Song
12/08/17 - A jazzy and sophisticated number for Three Cat's Cabaret On The Lake.