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Let Go

Reverb 10 Prompt (from Alice Bradley): What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? Come on Alice, that’s not fair. I’ve already blogged like, thirty-nine times about turning forty, and nobody wants to hear anymore about it! … Continue reading

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Sessions At Studio B With Minor Stars

Wow. It’s mind-boggling to contemplate that it’s been nearly two years since I first launched into these tunes with Eric and Matt. The practices at Matt’s house. The first show at The Pinhook in Durham. The CD Release Show at … Continue reading

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Broken shoulder blues

I went out to have a beer with Eric on Friday night and we spent some time reminiscing about our years together in My Dear Ella and Minor Stars. I was jogging home the two blocks from the Orange County … Continue reading

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Who knows…

“Just when I think I’m out, they keep pulling me back in.” I’m trying to recall how many “last shows” I’ve played now. I’m pretty sure tomorrow will be my fourth. I remember like it was last month (it was … Continue reading

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Minor Stars Vault

For years I’ve been encouraging Eric Wallen (the heart and soul of Minor Stars and My Dear Ella) to let the world have a listen to his impressive collection of song idea tapes and demo recordings. We’ve been talking about … Continue reading

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Minor Stars launches new website!

The new Minor Stars website— Minorstars.com— is officially up and running, featuring the opening track (The Death of the Sun) off our soon-to-be-released album, The Death of the Sun in the Silver Sea. Listen, download, and share to your heart’s … Continue reading

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Photos from the Minor Stars show @ The Reservoir

Eric, Matt and I made our Chapel Hill/Carrboro debut as Minor Stars on August 12th at The Reservoir. “Chapel Hill Super-fan” Betsy Harris was there to take THESE PHOTOS (copyright: temples of grey).

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Minor Stars @ The Reservoir in Chapel Hill / Carrboro, Wednesday 8/12/09

Minor Stars (my band) got some love this week in the Independent Weekly: INTRODUCING… 08.12 MINOR STARS @ THE RESERVOIR “Minor Stars is pretty much a name change from Death of the Sun, even though it’s all new people,” says … Continue reading

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Debut of Minor Stars

Eric, Matt and I had a blast Saturday night getting our Rock N’ Roll on at The Pinhook in Durham. It was our debut as Minor Stars, and we appreciate all the folks who came out to support us. It … Continue reading

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Music Spotlight: Minor Stars

It’s been nearly six years since I’ve performed live on stage. That’s all going to change one week from today when Eric, Matt and I make our debut as Minor Stars at the Pinhook in Durham, NC. Am I excited? … Continue reading

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