by chottomusic | Nov 17, 2024 | News
In 2024, the GEAR + I played more shows than ever before. It was very fun, but it also takes up a lot of time and energy. Booking, promotion, advancing shows, travel, setting up and tearing down are all aspects that must be done before anyone can see a show. During my...
by chottomusic | Nov 9, 2024 | News
2024 has been the busiest year yet for me + the gear, so much thanks to everyone who came to a show or followed along online. I’m playing one last show, here are the details: Saturday, November 16Hunt House Creative Arts Center113 E Main St, St. Charles, IL...
by chottomusic | Sep 7, 2024 | News
I’m headlining the Lakeview East Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14th. It’s at the corner of Belmont and Broadway in Chicago, it’s all ages, outdoors, very...
by chottomusic | May 7, 2024 | News
I produced an album for longtime friend and collaborator J. Yellin, I think it turned out pretty well. Sounds like Beck and Pete Yorn. Drums by another good friend Nate Urbansky, mix and master by good friend Rollin Weary. Here is the Spotify...
by chottomusic | Apr 13, 2024 | News
“mow the lawn” is a phrase used by Israeli officials and think tanks referring to their periodic bombing of Gaza, which is a place where 2M humans, half of them children,have been trapped by Israel for 20 years. The video features translations of...