andy mckee at the uc davis pitzer center | 013025
2025 has just begun and I've perhaps hit the greatest highlight of my year so far. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would get to see my biggest hero and inspiration perform in the heart of the campus and city that has been so influential in shaping my music journey. My 19-year old freshman self from 10 years ago would have gone crazy for this opportunity! Thanks for all the years of inspiration, Andy - and to UC Davis Music for making this all possible.
KAKI KING'S “SEI” | 030124 - 030224
SEI whaaaat! I had the most incredible time performing with Kaki King, Tamar Eisenmann, and Janet Noguera this past weekend at the Stanford Bing Concert Hall. SEI is Kaki and Tamar’s latest full-length performance piece. SEI is no ordinary fingerstyle guitar performance - it’s a work of art that pushes those boundaries by incorporating elements of dance, choreography, and improvisation. SEI is a MOVEMENT and I am so honored to not only have witnessed it, but to be a part of it too! Thanks so much to the legend herself Kaki King for continuing to inspire many of us in the fingerstyle world to innovate and push boundaries in our art.
SOCAL TOUR/NAMM | 012424-012624
We made it Y’ALL. This photo is from our first headlining show as Kat Gruvs and Janet Noguera at The Fret House in Covina. Going on my very first tour in Southern CA with one of my best friends has been incredible to say the least. I learned about the hard work and sacrifice that goes into touring, but at the end of the day it was well worth it. The most rewarding part of this experience was having the opportunity to grow/step up to the plate as a performer and getting to meet some of my heroes along the way. I enjoyed every minute of it and would love to do it all over again! Many thanks to Organic Sounds Select Guitars in Santa Ana, The Fret House in Covina, Lowden Guitars, and Stonebridge Guitars for making this possible.
organic sounds select guitars | an evening with lowden guitars | 012424
Show #1 = DONE. Celebrating Lowden Guitars' 50th anniversary and sharing the stage with the homie Janet Noguera and the great Ariel Posen - definitely a night to remember. Many thanks to Larry from Organic Sounds Select Guitars in Santa Ana for having us perform for this wonderful event. SoCal tour's off to an excellent start!
UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER | HEALING HEARTS art gallery reception | 120523
Very cool gig at the UC Davis Health Medical Center (also known as Sacramento's #1 Hospital). Grateful for the many opportunities to give back to my school and the Sacramento and Davis community.