I was raised playing music in coffeehouses and I feel that was the foundation for my career. I think it is important that we remember where we came from.

My memory is not so good so my most memorable show is the last one I played. Songs are written with intention but they only emerge in the moment.

Sometimes you forget where the heck you are but when you get on stage, you know by the look on the people's faces and the accent in their voices where you might be.

I could experience vulnerability if I just constantly gave myself away without ever taking time out once a day or a couple times a day or whatever it is I need to restore, whether it's more sleep, or whether it's going to see a movie or writing something new.

I came from Mechanicsville, Virginia, where you have four seasons.

Being out in nature inspires me as a writer.

The unavoidable kiss, where the minty fresh death breath is sure to outlast his catastrophe.