"Steel Drivers Roar Tonight" is a bluegrass tribute to the robo-trucks revolutionizing Texas highways, sparked by Andrew Yang’s vision of automation. This track captures the thrill of self-driving rigs outpacing human drivers with LiDAR precision, hauling cargo from Dallas to Houston under the stars. It’s a nod to the future where tech takes the wheel, blending gritty banjo and soaring fiddle to tell a story of progress and possibility. Perfect for anyone fascinated by the rise of robotrucks.

Steel Drivers Roar Tonight

A slow, celestial journey through deep space. Chrysalis Voyage drifts on lush, ambient pads that swell like nebulae, with shimmering synths casting starlight across a backdrop of swooping, galaxy-inspired arpeggios. A soft, pulsing rhythm mirrors the ship’s rotation, creating the sense of life sustained over centuries. Layered choral textures hum with the presence of countless generations aboard a multigenerational spacecraft, inspired by the proposed 400-year mission to Proxima Centauri. The music arcs between wonder and resolve, fading into a distant, hopeful drone—an echo of humanity’s dreams carried across the stars.

Chrysalis Voyage

An experiment.  An old melody (from High School), some notes from a trip to China and the talents of several colleagues

Dragon Dreams

🎶 Ireland called, and I wrote a song — where every note is wrapped in Kerry winds, heather-kissed hills, and firelit tales from old town halls. It’s a melody stitched with homesickness, clover-strewn echoes, and the misty magic of Ireland’s shores. Wherever I roam, my heart still dances on the emerald green. 🍀🇮🇪 #EmeraldIsle #IrishSoul #SongOfHome

Emerald Isle

I studied Latin for six years in high school. It’s more than a 'dead language'—it’s the living root of every modern Romance language, the voice of ancient wisdom, and the key to understanding how we speak, think, and express today. Latin teaches precision, beauty, and a deep connection to history. Glad I took the time to learn it

Sub Tegmine Silvae

Move-in Mayhem is my tongue-in-cheek tribute to one of the Pioneer Valley’s busiest and most colorful traditions: the annual UMass Amherst student move-in. Every late August, Route 9 and 116 overflow with cars packed to the brim, families juggling boxes, and students starting fresh adventures.

This song captures the traffic jams, the closed roads, the laughter, the stress—and the energy that comes when tens of thousands of new and returning students breathe life back into the Valley. From early check-ins to the official rush between August 27 and September 1, “Move-in Mayhem” tells the story in a playful, folksy way that locals will recognize instantly.

I recorded it with the spirit of community in mind: a mix of humor, observation, and a bit of empathy for everyone stuck in those long lines of cars. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a Pioneer Valley resident bracing for the annual gridlock, this one’s for you.

UMass Move In Mayhem

"Borderline Blues" is a raw folk rock anthem that cuts to the heart of a divided nation. With soulful harmonica, driving acoustic guitar, and steady drums, this track tells the story of National Guard troops deployed across 19 states in a sweeping crackdown on immigration violations and federal crimes. Exploring themes of duty, conflict, and the human toll of borders, the song captures the weight of choices made in the haze of troubled times. A poignant reflection on loyalty and loss, perfect for fans of introspective, socially conscious folk rock.

Borderline Blues

I Created an original Hawaiian mele in traditional style, inspired by the August 22, 2025, Kilauea eruption, honoring Pele and the lava flow, using vivid imagery of Halemaumau Crater, the fountain of molten rock, and the cultural reverence described in the NPR article. Include traditional Hawaiian poetic elements like kaona (hidden meaning) and nature imagery, suitable for hula accompaniment.

This was a bit of a stretch for me, while I've been teaching people how to play ukulele and slack-key guitar for a couple decades, the language was a bit tricky for me and I had to get some help from an llm. 

The melody is mine, and actually came from a music session with a student!

Mele E Hoʻi ka Pele i Halemaumau

"Guiding Light" is a reflective indie folk anthem inspired by Massachusetts' pioneering AI education guidance. With soulful acoustic guitar, soft percussion, and haunting violin, this song weaves a hopeful yet cautionary tale of technology's role in learning. It celebrates equity, transparency, and human oversight, urging thoughtful integration of AI to empower students and educators. A poetic call to navigate the digital age with wisdom and integrity.

Guiding Light

wrote a bluegrass song based on this article: https://gazettenet.com/2025/08/24/hadley-farm-tests-future-of-food-and-energy/ I wanted to make sure the title was related to Hadley or the Pioneer Valley so people know it's relevant. And since I'm going to use joe's name in the lyrics, I have to spell his last name phonetically so the singers know how to pronounce it.

"Pioneer Valley Sunshine" is a toe-tappin’ bluegrass ode to Joe Czajkowski’s innovative farm in Hadley, Massachusetts. Blending twangy banjo and heartfelt lyrics, this song celebrates the fusion of sweet corn and solar power under the Pioneer Valley sun. Inspired by sustainable agriculture and the spirit of the land, it’s a tribute to farming the future. Perfect for fans of roots music and green living. Recorded with love in the heart of the Valley.


(Verse 1)
In Hadley town where the sweet corn grows,
Joe Zaj-kow-ski's farmin' where the river flows.
Beneath them panels, high up in the sky,
He's growin' food and power, reachin' up so high.

(Chorus)
Pioneer Valley sunshine, lightin' up the land,
Corn and solar power, growin' hand in hand.
From Shattuck Road to the fields so wide,
Joe's farmin' future with the sun as his guide.

(Verse 2)
Awesome XR corn, it's takin' its time,
Silks turn brown in that shaded sunshine.
Hyperion's panels track the sun's bright way,
Powerin' homes while the crops still sway.

(Chorus)
Pioneer Valley sunshine, lightin' up the land,
Corn and solar power, growin' hand in hand.
From Shattuck Road to the fields so wide,
Joe's farmin' future with the sun as his guide.

(Verse 3)
No concrete posts, just stakes in the ground,
When it's time to move, no trace to be found.
Cilantro and broccoli, they've grown here before,
Now sweet corn's risin' by the valley's front door.

(Bridge)
Tractors hum soft, gotta watch where they go,
GPS dreamin' to plant row by row.
Half the power's his, cuts the bills down low,
The rest to Becket, where the shared light flows.

(Chorus)
Pioneer Valley sunshine, lightin' up the land,
Corn and solar power, growin' hand in hand.
From Shattuck Road to the fields so wide,
Joe's farmin' future with the sun as his guide.

(Verse 4)
Forty acres feed the folks near and far,
From Boston schools to the grocer's jar.
Organic tortilla corn, history's own seed,
Growin' with the Pilgrims, meetin' every need.

(Outro)
So here's to Joe and his Hadley dream,
Food and power in a sunny, green scheme.
Pioneer Valley, where the future's bright,
Singin' of the harvest in the solar light.


Pioneer Valley Sunshine

This song speaks to the importance of passion in Love

Live A Love

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Guiding Light

Original, community-rooted independent music