James Michael and I played everything on the album, then brought in the guys in my band to add their spirit to it with solos and specific parts.

I've been in LA for 5 years now, and it's been very freeing creatively.

I think the themes in my songs are very similar from the first album to the newest one. It's all about the human condition and how we are all trying to learn to live with each other and survive love and life.

There's a lot of freedom for me living in L.A.

No matter what you do for a living all we have is music to get through certain situations.

The songs come from a vulnerable place, but expressing that part of yourself can also make you feel fearless.

My father, Fred Carter, Jr., is definitely an extraordinaire.