About Outbeat

A change in careers has allowed me to focus on writing—something that I had done for years before life took over. Hoping to inspire and be inspired.

I spent years writing in the margins while life took center stage. A career change finally gave me the space to step back into the light. My sound lives in the folk tradition—think John Prine's wit and wisdom meets the hopeful, horn-lifted spirit of Van Morrison's upbeat side.

I'm here to create, connect, and hopefully inspire anyone else who's ever put a dream on hold. There's something magical about a well-told story set to a melody—it's how we make sense of our joys and our struggles, how we find common ground with strangers, how we remember we're not alone in this.

My influences run deep in the American folk tradition. John Prine taught me that the best songs are honest, sometimes funny, and always human. Van Morrison showed me how music can lift you up, how a horn section and a hopeful lyric can make even the grayest day feel golden. I aim to bring that same spirit to every song I write.

When I'm not writing or playing, you can find me exploring small towns, searching for the perfect cup of coffee, or wandering through used bookstores. I believe in the power of a good story, the magic of a live performance, and the connection that happens when music meets an open heart.

Thanks for being here. Thanks for listening. Let's make something beautiful together.