Weaving Through the Old World

My wife and I recently returned from a trip through the heart of Europe. For 18 days we roamed the streets of Vienna, Munich and Amsterdam. I decided to always carry a travel guitar and camera so we ended up making lots of videos of me singing songs in the streets like the troubadours of old.

In order to share my journey I've assembled these videos into a collection called "Weaving Through the Old World". You can retrace my steps by watching 18 different videos- one for each day I was there. There's even an interactive map with stories and anecdotes to guide you along. I'm back home now, but you can click HERE to see it all and relive it with me as it happened.

Dec 23, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 18: I Come to the End of My Journey

Thanks for tuning in along the way...
It was fun when I did it and it's been fun reliving it!
To see the very last song click HERE or on the image below.

Dec 22, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 17: I Take In These Last Moments

Almost time to pack my bags, but not just yet!
Today's video is "Lift"... the opening track on our album.
To watch it click HERE or on the image below.

Or take the ride

Dec 21, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 16: I Sing a Lullaby

I know... It's really dark, but every once in a while the Amsterdam sun hides away and these things can happen.
See today's video by clicking HERE or on the image below.

A map?

Dec 20, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 15: I Pay My Respects

See what I mean and watch the video for today's song ("From the Sons of Sailors") by clicking HERE or on the image below.

Something about an interactive map?

Dec 19, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 14: I Wake Up

...and relax... canal-style.

To see today's video click HERE or on the image below.

And whatever happens, DON'T ride our interactive map. Just don't.

Dec 18, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 13: I Went Upstairs and Dreamt

Saved the day, got the girl, but learned a lesson.
To see today's video for the song "Ariadne's Favor", click HERE
or on the image below.

To journey along on our interactive map, click HERE
(remember to click the play button on the bottom of the map once you're there).

Dec 17, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 12: I See Things For What They Are

Today's video is for a song called "Long Divide".
To watch it click HERE or on the image below.

Also check out our interactive map by clicking HERE (and then clicking the play button on the map).

Dec 16, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 11: I Reminisce

To watch today's video click HERE or on the image below.
To ride our interactive map, click HERE (remember to click the play button on the map).

Dec 15, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 10: I Bring A Song Home

To read my story and watch today's video, click HERE or on the image below.
To take the journey on our interactive map, click HERE then click the play button on the map.

Dec 14, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 9: I Do A Little 2am Window Shopping

To watch this video of a song written way back in 1998, click HERE or on the image below.

To ride our interactive map, click HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 13, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 8: I Am Greeted By An Old Friend

First night in Amsterdam... Third and final city of the journey.

Take the plunge by clicking HERE or on the image below.
Watch the map go by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 12, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 7: I Make the News

On my last day in Germany I go to the park and become the main story on the front page of their newspaper.

See this and the video of the day by clicking HERE or on the image below.
Explore our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 11, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 6: I Hop Over to Munich

Click HERE or on the image below to watch me sing a song on a rooftop overlooking the old town.
Take the journey on our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 10, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 5: I Celebrate the Local Vine

... on my last night in Vienna.

Watch today's video by clicking HERE or on the image below.
Take the journey on our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 9, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 4: I See Beyond the Glass

Reminded of the fish that swims around a lavish aquarium who suddenly becomes aware of the glass.

Watch today's video by clicking HERE or on the image below.
Explore our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 8, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 3: I Hit the Town Square

Exactly one year ago to the day our debut album was released, so it's only fitting that today's video is the first song from "Is Here A Sense" to make an appearance.

Find out which song and check out one of the largest cathedrals in the world by clicking HERE or on the image below.
See it on our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 7, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 2: I Challenge the Boulevard

The cars keep coming, but they shall not defeat me!

See what I'm talking about by clicking HERE or on the image below.
See it on our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 6, 2011 Add comment Share

Day 1: The Journey Begins

The first video is for a song called "Against the Wind". It was shot in the center of Vienna on a charming cobblestone back street. At one point in the video I walked by the house where Mozart once lived.

See the video and more by clicking HERE or on the image below.

See it on our interactive map by clicking HERE. (remember to click the play button)

Dec 5, 2011 Add comment Share

The Last Corner!

Over the last few weeks we've released footage from our "Live in the Corner" sessions. This is the third and final video... quite different from the album version. Click on the image below to watch "Out to the Lions" (a personal favorite)!

Nov 30, 2011 Add comment Share

New Video: "West Bay" from the "Live in the Corner" sessions

A few weeks ago we released a live acoustic video of the song Lift- the opening track from our album (click HERE to see it in case you missed it). Today we're releasing a second video from our "Live In the Corner" sessions. This time it's West Bay, the closing track on the album. In contrast to the album version we made this up-tempo version of "West Bay" more fun and energetic. Enjoy.

Click below to watch the new video for West Bay "Live In The Corner". You can download the song for free by clicking HERE.

May 25, 2010 Add comment Share

Announcing "Live in The Corner"

Recently Ron and I started recording together in my home studio (which we affectionately refer to as “The Corner”). We got the notion to do a couple of songs from our album ("Is Here A Sense"), but we wanted to completely alter the feel that these songs originally had. We recorded and filmed all the sessions and are calling them: "Live In The Corner". The first song from “Live in The Corner” is “Lift”. In sharp contrast to the album, this is a slower, mellow acoustic rendition.

Click on the image below to see for yourself. You can also download the song for free by clicking HERE

Oct 23, 2011 Add comment Share

Mellow Acoustic Show:

For one-night-only RIFAS will be performing as a trio!

Aug 27, 2011 Add comment Share

Live at Miami's Favorite Speakeasy:

Join us for one 45 minute set at Bardot...
the unmarked place-to-be within the burgeoning Mid-Town scene.

May 21, 2010 Add comment Share

Live Video of "Ten Ton Shoes"

May 20, 2010 Add comment Share