1. Can you tell us where are you from, and how have your started your music project ?
I'm from Atlanta, GA. I started playing music solo about 5 years ago.

2. Can you talk a bit about your previous band 'Crowsdell' ?
8 years ago Crowsdell put out 2 records and toured europe and a little of the states.

3. Would you like to tell us something about this last CD 'Over The Sun' ?
I think this record is closer to the live shows then any other record and we had a excellent time recording it.

4. This album seems to me very intimate, as you have had the needing to look into yourself or stay for a time in solitude. These impressions are true ?
Like all my records... this record if reflective of solitude.

5. This album is very honest, direct, and passionate, it takes an amount of bravery.
Thank you. It's the only way i know how to be with expressing myself.

6. Which are the artists you have listen to ?
My musical tastes stem from many artists from John Lee Hooker to Deerhoof.

7. Why play almost everything yourself on the records ?
It's easier for me to release the ideas out of my head if i just play the needed parts.
Does that make it easier for you to produce? i guess it makes it easier.

8. Are you going to play alive, and coming to Italy for a tour ?
Yes, possibly in the fall.

9. If so can you tell us something about the show, are you going to play with other musicians ?
I will tour with my drummer and friend Christina Files.

10. How have been working with Steve Albini ?
Steve is a vibrant human with stellar recording talent.

11. What do you think about the music business, and more in general about the people who works for it ?
I'm not to impressed by the music business. I think music is more of a way of life then a business.

photo : Franck Mullen12. Do you find inspirations from books, films, images, in that case would you like to mention one of these ?
Yes, I get inspired by many things. Mostly by honesty in expression.

13. Future projects ?
Possible record with Yann Tierson.

14. Is there anything else you would like to mention about you ?
There's not much to tell.

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