Folks, I’ve been playing music for a long time. It’s gotten me into and out of trouble, carried me through the worst parts of my life, and delivered me to my best. I’ve always worked hard—hustled through each step, given it everything—but there’s always been something missing. There was some traction I could never gain, some piece I could never find, a missing element I needed to put it all together. And I feel that I’ve finally figured it out: I need help. Specifically, yours.

When I was younger, I felt I could do everything myself. I would write the songs, track all the instruments, engineer the whole thing on my own, and release it as best I could. And it never went anywhere. That simply doesn't work; I need help, and honestly, I’m proud to finally ask for it. With this crowdfunding campaign, my aim is to do it right—to do right by my music, to do right by the people who believe in me enough to play by my side, and especially do right by those who have helped me on this path so far. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of those people.

I’ve spent the last few years on the road, playing more than 200 shows each year, striving to save up enough to make the album of my dreams. So far, I’ve spent thousands and thousands of dollars and invested hundreds upon hundreds of hours on this record, but I just can’t take it across the finish line alone.

Here is the dream: a sprawling country & folk album comprising which explores—through unspeakable tragedy, dark humor, utter absurdity, and inane playfulness—the American West. It’s already written, it’s already in progress, but it’s unfortunately stalling. The insurmountable costs ahead of me near $30,000. That’s a lot for a working musician. So I’m asking for a partner in you. I hope you saddle up and ride with me. Thank you so much for considering spending your hard earned money on me. It means the world to me and I can’t possibly express my gratitude. Thank you!