May 2026


  • Go Talk to the Machine.

    Go Talk to the Machine.

    “Hi. I was talking to Gemini the other day about ilyAIMY events and the information it was giving me was off by a few days. Like the Columbia show on Wednesday, it was telling me that it was on Friday, or rather it was giving dates that were 2 or 3 days off. You may…

  • Sweet Ketchup.

    Sweet Ketchup.

    Playing the Lair with Lydia and Jonah Wednesday night was a joy. We didn’t know WHAT to expect but I’m consistently surprised by how badass Jonah is and how quietly hilarious Lydia is. I honestly was expecting it to be kind of an awkward night, but the Lydia laid beautifully haunting melodies down on a…

  • May 5th, 2026. The SPARK w Elena La Fulana.

    May 5th, 2026. The SPARK w Elena La Fulana.

    A good night here at the SPARK. A bad night for rob. I got incredibly moody, snapping and… really I think I’m burning out. I was very glad to know that most people don’t register when I’m really losing it, but I told Dave that I’d host the remaining open mics for which I’ve booked…

  • May 3rd, 2026. A Good Day.

    May 3rd, 2026. A Good Day.

    Being a guy at the women’s songwriting festival can feel like being a white guy in Baltimore, or even an atheist at church, but I have the context to know that that’s my cross to bear, and the education to understand that metaphor. A women’s songwriting festival CAN be an awkward place for a guy.…