I’m a musician in Los Angeles. I make all kinds of music: rock, funk, hip-hop, house, ambient, and scores for film and games. Click any square below to play a song.
Music
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Meet the Tinker1998
Hacha
Meet the Tinker
1998 · Hacha · album
Role: drums. 10 tracks.
Hacha
Hacha (“The Brown Album”)
1999 · Hacha · album
Role: drums. 9 tracks.
The Don't Stop2001
Record
The Don't Stop
c. 2001 · album · recorded in Van Nuys
Role: producer, engineer, mix, master. 9 tracks.
Hacha
Moorpark Street
2004 · Hacha · album
Role: drums, assistant engineer. 10 tracks.
Black Snow Zone5–08
Score
Black Snow Zone
2005–08 · video game · Trymedia
Role: music, sound design. 3 tracks.
The Alpine Camp
Six Pack
2014-08-05 · The Alpine Camp · EP
Role: co-writer, producer, most instruments. 6 tracks.
$400 Millionaire4-09
Sync
“$400 Millionaire”
2014-09 · in Half Way Crooks · Cannes Short Film Festival 2015
Role: co-writer. 1 track.
The Alpine Camp
Live from the Trail — Woodland Hills
2014 · The Alpine Camp · live
Role: mix, keys. 10 tracks.
The Alpine Camp
Live from the Trail — Los Angeles
2015-02-24 · The Alpine Camp · live
Role: keys, engineer. Track list to add.
The Alpine Camp
Adventure
2015-05-26 · The Alpine Camp · album
Role: engineer, keys. 2 tracks.
The Alpine Camp
Live from the Trail — San Diego
2015 · The Alpine Camp · live
Role: keys, engineer. 10 tracks.
Our Name Spells Lesbian: The Story of SCWU2018
Score
Our Name Spells Lesbian: The Story of SCWU
2018 · documentary · 28 cues
Role: composer. 28 tracks.
Live shows & tours
Streaming live on Twitch ↗ (mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Shared the Bill With:
the Jerry Garcia Band, Blue Floyd, Pink Anderson Jr., Gov't Mule, members of The Black Crowes and The Allman Brothers Band, Guster, Badfinger, the Derek Trucks Band, Roberta Flack, Keb' Mo', Strangefolk, Tea Leaf Green, Railroad Earth, The Donnas, The Hip Abduction, The Higgs, The Brothers Comatose, Midnight North, The Motet, The Young Dubliners, Poor Man's Whiskey, Atlas Genius, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Ghost Light, the Scott Pemberton Trio, The Nightowls, Marcus Rezak and Todd Stoops, Cubensis, Brass Mash.
2024
- 08-31Pool-party setsweatlaserChatsworth, CA
- 06-23Alex's BarsweatlaserLong Beach, CA
- ··-··Alex's BarsweatlaserLong Beach, CA
2023
- Cactus Caravan tour — Las Vegas, Phoenix, New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque
- 09-17Canteen BrewhouseThe Alpine CampAlbuquerque, NM
- 09-16New Mexico State FairThe Alpine CampAlbuquerque, NM
- 09-15Cactus Jack's Bar & GrillThe Alpine CampPhoenix, AZ
- 09-14The Sand Dollar LoungeThe Alpine CampLas Vegas, NV
- 05-07Amado'sThe Alpine CampSan Francisco, CA
2022
- DEEP Winter Tour — California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico
- WAM Block Party, Los Angeles
- 10-08The Green Room Social ClubThe Alpine CampPlacerville, CA
- 09-24Westchester Arts & Music Block PartyThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 03-02LaunchpadThe Alpine CampAlbuquerque, NM
- 02-27Number 38The Alpine CampDenver, CO
- 02-26Your Mom's HouseThe Alpine CampDenver, CO
- 02-03Sam Bond's GarageThe Alpine CampEugene, OR
- 02-02High DiveThe Alpine CampSeattle, WA
- 02-01The Goodfoot LoungeThe Alpine CampPortland, OR
- 01-29Crazy Horse SaloonThe Alpine CampNevada City, CA
- 01-28Harlow'sThe Alpine CampPlacerville, CA
- 01-22BarrelHouse BrewingThe Alpine CampVisalia, CA
2021
- 12-31The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
2020
- 01-04BarrelHouse Brewing Co.The Alpine CampJune Lake, CA
- 01-03Old Cayucos Tavern & Card RoomThe Alpine CampCayucos, CA
2019
- Yosemite run; OC Music Festival; Vtown GetDown Fest; Teragram Ballroom
- 09-12The Sand Dollar LoungeThe Alpine CampLas Vegas, NV
- 09-07Mt. Lowe Brewing Co.The Alpine CampArcadia, CA
- 09-04Teragram BallroomThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 08-29Winston's Beach ClubThe Alpine CampSan Diego, CA
- 07-20Leashless BrewingThe Alpine CampVentura, CA
- 06-29BarrelHouse BrewingThe Alpine CampVisalia, CA
- 06-28T-Bar Social ClubThe Alpine CampJune Lake, CA
- 06-27Rush Creek LodgeThe Alpine CampGroveland, CA
- 06-26Evergreen LodgeThe Alpine CampGroveland, CA
- 05-30The Sand Dollar LoungeThe Alpine CampLas Vegas, NV
- 05-25OC Music FestivalThe Alpine CampSilverado, CA
- 05-18Mt. Lowe Brewing Co.The Alpine CampArcadia, CA
- 04-28Enegren Brewing Co.The Alpine CampMoorpark, CA
- 04-04Leashless BrewingThe Alpine CampVentura, CA
- 03-05Lincoln Beer CompanyThe Alpine CampBurbank, CA
- 03-02Leashless BrewingThe Alpine CampVentura, CA
- 02-16Mt. Lowe Brewing Co.The Alpine CampArcadia, CA
- 02-07The Sand Dollar LoungeThe Alpine CampLas Vegas, NV
- 01-31Winston's Beach ClubThe Alpine CampSan Diego, CA
- 01-08Frog & Peach PubThe Alpine CampSan Luis Obispo, CA
2018
- OC Music Festival
- 06-22Ojai Deer LodgeThe Alpine CampOjai, CA
- 05-12Lompoc Wine FactoryThe Alpine CampLompoc, CA
- 05-05OC Music FestivalThe Alpine CampSilverado, CA
- 05-··OC Music FestivalThe Alpine CampSilverado, CA
- 04-20The WayfarerThe Alpine CampCosta Mesa, CA
- 03-01TRiPThe Alpine CampSanta Monica, CA
2017
- 10-05TRiPThe Alpine CampSanta Monica, CA
- 08-19TRiPThe Alpine CampSanta Monica, CA
- 08-··TRiPThe Alpine CampSanta Monica, CA
- 07-08Central Coast Oyster & Music FestivalThe Alpine CampAvila Beach, CA
- 07-··Oyster FestivalThe Alpine Camp
- 04-28Earth Jam FestivalThe Alpine CampThree Rivers, CA
- 04-21Golden Sails HotelThe Alpine CampLong Beach, CA
- 03-17The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 03-··The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
2016
- 05-08Earth Jam FestivalThe Alpine CampThree Rivers, CA
- 03-30Maur Sugar Mill SaloonThe Alpine Camp
- 02-18The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 02-··The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- ··-··Earth JamThe Alpine Camp
2015
- 11-07The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 10-16Bombay Bar & GrillThe Alpine CampVentura, CA
- 09-··San Diego showThe Alpine CampSan Diego, CA
- 08-27Winston's Ocean BeachThe Alpine CampSan Diego, CA
- 07-18Reyes Creek Bar & GrilleThe Alpine CampMaricopa, CA
- 06-27Frog and Peach PubThe Alpine CampSan Luis Obispo, CA
- 06-25The GarageThe Alpine CampVentura, CA
- 06-20The Hotel CafeThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 06-12Whiskey RichardsThe Alpine CampSanta Barbara, CA
- 03-24Saint RockeThe Alpine CampHermosa Beach, CA
2014
- 11-07Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, PCH ClubThe Alpine CampLong Beach, CA
- 10-12The MintThe Alpine CampLos Angeles, CA
- 09-06Living Room ShowThe Alpine CampWoodland Hills, CA
- ··-··Long Beach, CAThe Alpine Camp
- ··-··With CubensisThe Alpine CampLong Beach, CA
2010
- 03-17venue unknownSt. Patrick's covers set
2009
- 06-26Nomad Los Angeles GallerySafetyLos Angeles, CA
2008
- The Sextet Trio West Coast tour — California, Nevada, Arizona
- 12-27The Cat ClubSafetyWest Hollywood, CA
- 12-09The DerbyThe Sextet TrioLos Angeles, CA
- 11-19TRiPThe Sextet TrioSanta Monica, CA
- 11-08Club RedThe Sextet TrioPhoenix, AZ
- 11-01Bar of AmericaThe Sextet TrioLake Tahoe, CA
- 10-18Split's LoungeThe Sextet TrioLake Forest, CA
- 10-02TRiPThe Sextet TrioSanta Monica, CA
- 10-01King KingSafetyHollywood, CA
- 07-26The RiptideThe Sextet TrioSan Francisco, CA
- 07-25The RiptideThe Sextet TrioSan Francisco, CA
- 07-06King KingSafetyHollywood, CA
- 06-20venue unknownThe Sextet Trio
- 03-08The Cat ClubThe Sextet TrioWest Hollywood, CA
2007
- 08-30House of Blues Foundation RoomSafetyHollywood, CA
- 04-··Coffee shopGrupo SubconsciousNorth Hollywood, CA
2006
- 05-04Los Angeles area, CAHacha
- 04-01AbuelitasHachaTopanga, CA
2005
- 11-··Las Vegas, NVHacha
- 10-29SEVENHachaLas Vegas, NV
- 10-28SEVENHachaLas Vegas, NV
- 04-16The BarrellHachaLos Angeles, CA
- 04-09Club Good HurtHachaVenice, CA
- 04-07Pitcher HouseHacha
- 04-04Vine St. LoungeHachaHollywood, CA
- 03-26SpringbokHachaVan Nuys, CA
- 03-21Vine St. LoungeHachaHollywood, CA
- 03-12AbuelitasHachaTopanga, CA
- 03-07Vine St. LoungeHachaHollywood, CA
- 02-26Westwood Brewing Co.HachaLos Angeles, CA
- 02-18The Cat ClubHachaHollywood, CA
- 02-05The JointHacha
- 01-22Key ClubHachaCA
- 01-14BrewcoHachaLos Angeles, CA
2004
- 12-04The JointHacha
- 11-26MoonDoogiesHachaLas Vegas, NV
- 11-20The GigHacha
- 06-26The GigHachaHollywood, CA
2002
- 10-18Paladino'sHacha
2000
- Hacha moves to Los Angeles after a farewell show at UConn's Husky Blues
- 11-04The Webster TheatreHachaHartford, CT
- 10-19Husky BluesHachaStorrs, CT
- 02-05The Webster TheaterHachaHartford, CT
1999
- 08-07Hachafest, Norwichtown GreenHachaNorwich, CT
- 07-16The Webster TheaterHachaHartford, CT
1998
- 11-13The T.A.Z.HachaNew London, CT
- 11-07Husky BluesHachaStorrs, CT
- 08-08Hachafest, Norwichtown GreenHachaNorwich, CT
- 07-12The StationHachaProvidence, RI
- 06-27El & Gee ClubHachaNew London, CT
- 06-26Sloppy John'sHachaEssex, CT
- 06-20Hanover HouseHachaMeriden, CT
- 06-19Brandy'sHachaNorwich, CT
- ··-··Sub FestHachaNew London, CT
- ··-··Fordham University Spring FestHachaBronx, NY
Credits
Sync & placements
- 2014
- “$400 Millionaire” in Half Way Crooks: Point the Finger — Cannes Short Film Festival 2015Co-writer (with Chris Bell)
- 2014
- “Noose” in a Black Owl Outdoors videoCo-writer1 source
Scores & composition
- 2019–22
- Hello Road — YouTube channelMusic, logo animation
- 2022
- Departures from San Pedro — short film (dir. Alexander Kemp)Composer
- 2018
- Our Name Spells Lesbian: The Story of SCWU — documentary, dir. Angela HeineComposer, 28 cues
- 2016–17
- Sportsbound & Down; Anything but Keyshawn — podcastsTheme music, host and editor1 source
- 2005–08
- Black Snow Zone — video game (Trymedia)Music and sound design
- 2005
- Exodonia: Dark Reflections — RPGMusic1 source
Producer & engineer
- 2014–21
- The Alpine Camp — Six Pack, Live from the Trail, Adventure, Hybrid, April Fools, The HugCo-writer, producer, recording and mixing engineer, most instruments
- 2007–08
- The Sextet Trio — every recordingProducer, engineer, co-writer, drums
- 2004
- Hacha — Moorpark StreetDrums, assistant engineer
- c. 2001
- The Don't Stop — album, recorded in Van NuysProducer; recording, mixing, and mastering engineer
Recognition
- 2018
- ReverbNation contest winnerThe Alpine Camp: “Land a Weekend Gig at Lompoc Wine Factory”
- 2016
- Relix — Best New Artist to watchThe Alpine Camp; Relix December 2016 playlist and CD sampler
- 2015
- Americana radio chart — peak #230The Alpine Camp, Adventure; about 50 station adds in the US and Europe
- 2011
- Pandora — Hacha Radio“Belly Up” from Moorpark Street in rotation
- 2002
- Relix — “Artists You Should Know About”Hacha, first in the “On the Verge” list, October–November 2002 (Mick Skidmore)
- 1994
- The Williams School — Prize for Contribution to the Musical Life of the SchoolNew London, Connecticut
- 1992
- National Federation of Music Clubs — Junior Festival, piano soloConnecticut
Press & interviews
Press
“★★★★★”
Indie Music Wire, 2021 · The Alpine Camp
“Moorpark Street takes you from pop to prog, from sonic to serene, and it takes Hacha from sophomores straight to graduation day.”
Discogs review, 2020 · Hacha1 source source ↗
“A great listen”
No Depression, 2018 · The Alpine Camp
“Backwoods & catchy as all hell”
NeuFutur Magazine, 2015 · The Alpine Camp source ↗
“Unafraid to stretch a jam & pull a heartstring”
The Modern Folk Music of America, 2015 · The Alpine Camp source ↗
“Songwriting and song-crafting at its best”
Middle Tennessee Music, 2015 · The Alpine Camp source ↗
“The sound of the outdoors”
Music Existence, 2015 · The Alpine Camp
“Everything great about Americana”
Che's Music Reviews, 2015 · The Alpine Camp
“A sound that is wholly theirs”
Inside World Music, 2015 · The Alpine Camp source ↗
“Refreshing & honest”
Breaking Down Sound, 2015 · The Alpine Camp source ↗
“This is great”
Music Street Journal, 2015 · The Alpine Camp source ↗
“J'ai bien aimé l'esprit de l'album et techniquement c'est fort”
Radio ISA, France, 2015 · The Alpine Camp
“They've come with two serious contenders for Americana song of the year”
Here Comes The Flood, 2014 · The Alpine Camp
“Hacha is actually good.”
Delusions of Adequacy, 2005 · Hacha
“It's good to hear some kickass rock and roll again… If you like your beer tall and your rock hard, take a trip to Moorpark St.”
Glide Magazine, 2005 · Hacha1 source
“Hacha's inventive songwriting packs enough edgy cleverness to justify a more thorough exploration of their sound”
Splendid Magazine, 2005 · Hacha1 source
“Hacha delivers the electricity invariably missing from most contemporary bands today.”
Long Beach Union, 2005 · Hacha1 source
“We get about 40 new albums a day coming in here… and yours is one of the best I've ever heard!”
Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, 2005 · Hacha1 source
“These guys really rock out!”
Matt Abts, Gov't Mule, 2005 · Hacha1 source
“Norwich's own improvisational blues rockers”
Norwich Bulletin, 2000 · Hacha
“Straight-up, classic rock with almost a groove jam feel”
The Hartford Advocate, 2000 · Hacha
“Their recent self-titled album evokes the classic sounds of the late '60s and '70s while maintaining a distinctive flavor.”
The Daily Campus, 2000 · Hacha
“…a rootsy, southern-edged sound”
Norwich Bulletin, 1999 · Hacha
“…whose blazing drum work was the driving force behind every song and inspired various roars of applause throughout the night.”
The Daily Campus, on Charles Etienne, 1998 · Hacha
“A fresh fusion of classic rock, blues and jazz”
The Daily Campus, 1998 · Hacha
Interviews, podcasts, radio
- 2018–20
- The Sound with Ira HabermanPodcast / radio
- 2019
- No Simple RoadPodcast
- 2018
- KPEG Local Music Hour, 100.9 FM LompocRadio
- 2015
- Vents MagazineInterview
- 2015
- The Peverett PhileInterview
- 2015
- amnplify (Australia)Feature
- 2015
- Radio Random Network; The Under Country MusicPodcast
- 2014
- Bucket Full of Nails — “8 Questions”Interview
- 2014
- RelaxFreeRadio.org; The Mint Spotify playlistRadio / playlist
Contact
Booking, session work, scoring, and press.