Excited Utterance

The spring edition of Excited Utterance is upon us! The May 18th show features myself, as curator, host and co-reader, along with Kenyatta Rogers and Kathleen Rooney. Full bios are available on the homepage as well as the Facebook event.

7 pm at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark Street. Reservations are highly recommended: 773-929-3680. Hope to see you there!

Excited Utterance

I've started a new reading series! Chicago has no shortage of them, but what (hopefully) distinguishes Excited Utterance is its in-the-round format, giving each reader three chances to present their work. While it's envisioned as a mixed genre series, our debut event is poetry-centric, featuring Kyle Churney and Sara Tracey along with yours truly, who also hosts.

Our first reading is next month at Uncommon Ground. Hope to see you there!

Trio of Upcoming Gigs

I have three upcoming gigs to announce.

Friday, June 26 @ 3:30 PM
Taste of Chicago
Best Buy Live Stage
Jackson Blvd & Lake Shore Drive
* The Injured Parties play during this annual event


Saturday, June 27 @ 10 PM
Uncommon Ground
3800 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
(773) 929-3680
* Alex Chilton Birthday Bash-and-a-half, featuring yours truly along with Christine Cozza, Doleful Lions, Adam Fitz, Julie Jurgens, Kasper Hauser & Dann Morr, performing our favorite Chilton-written numbers.


Wednesday, July 8 @ 9 PM
Double Door
1572 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
(773) 489-3160
* Rock 'n' Roll Bailout free show! Record release for The Injured Parties' debut, Fun with a Purpose! Also with Welcome to Ashley, The Moves and The Beat Seekers

Hope to see you at any/all of these special events!