My work in music and live performance focuses on the artists, movements, and stories that help shape music culture. Produced mostly through public television and grass roots oriented organizations, these projects range from live performance series, to documentary projects that explore the creative influences behind the work, to having just plain fun.
Music & Live Performance
Artbound profiles artists and creative projects through documentary segments and digital content, showing how art shapes community life and reflects the region’s diversity and cultural landscape. Bringing attention to both established and emerging contributors to the arts, it aims to expand public awareness of the role artistic expression plays in society.
Get on stage with Isaac Hayes for the iconic Wattstax event in this Emmy nominated short
See how Sennheiser helped pull off a unique performance in LA’s Union Station
A series of broadcast interstitials promoting episodes for Daniel Lanois, Jenny Lewis and more
Studio A showcases live musical performances from Southern California artists and bands. Filmed in front of a live studio audience, the series features 30-minute sets where musicians present their work and discuss the cultural, historical, and geographic influences behind their music. Premiere broadcast episodes were simulcasted live on 88.5 KCSN radio Los Angeles. Editor / Producer
Nick Waterhouse brings the trouble
LP sings about your town on Studio A
La Santa Cecilia busk their way through KCET studios
Jenny Lewis performs for the crowd of Studio A and gives some insight to her musical process
Cherry Glazerr express their love of grilled cheese
Moses Sumney puts his looping talent on full display
Best Coast perform for a hometown audience
Rodrigo Amarante croons a fateful tune
Tijuana Panthers ooze some surf rock vibes
The Internet close out the first season of Studio A
The story of Jim Sullivan, who’s still unexplained disappearance was eerily predicted in his own songwriting
Light in the Attic Records is an independent label known for its extensive catalog of carefully curated reissues, bringing overlooked and influential recordings back into circulation for new audiences. Their releases span genres and eras, with a focus on preserving and celebrating distinctive voices in music history. Utilizing liner notes and motion graphics, my promotional work for them focuses on telling the stories behind the releases.
Iconic work from the iconic duo, Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood
Morphine’s final studio albums, not previously released on vinyl
Celebrating the rich archive of Haruomi Hosono (Happy End)
Lou Reeds & John Cale make a ablum ala “poor man’s copyright”
The once lost & now found album from Leo Nocentelli (The Meters)
50th anniversary re-release of Karen Dalton’s classic album
A collection of music from Japan’s ambient music eras
A fundraiser benefiting musicians in need during the Covid pandemic
Pancake Mountain is a counterculture, punk-rock afterschool program for kids that maybe their parents can also learn a thing or two from. Hailing from Washington DC and appearing on public access, the show features musical acts and silly skits that teach lessons in FUN. I was a Co-Producer alongside some incredibly talented people, and got to do a lot of creative projects with amazing artists and musicians. I also assumed duties of assistant editor to series creator Scott Stuckey.
Fat Mike (NOFX) and Rufus share a lil diddy
Rufus and Ratso try to prank Andrew WK but he turns the tables
The only music video ever released by artist Richard Hell (Television) Co-Director
A lesson and a song with Tegan and Sara
A dance party with Kings Of Leon - my camera covered the legendary moves of Green Shirt Boy
See how this photographer from Ireland found a home in American hip hop
Outside the Lyrics explores hip-hop sub-cultures through the stories of artistic pioneers who helped shape and remix it’s rich history. In this three-part short series for PBS Digital Studios, artists share with host Dr. Taj Frazier how they navigate their craft, where they draw their inspiration, and the people and neighborhoods that influenced them.
Skateboarding + Hip Hop = Streetwear?
Explore the origins of a hip hop dance movement in this Emmy nominated short documentary
Go backstage as artists prepare for a live performance celebrating honoring Ricardo Florence Magon
Live @ The Ford captures performances from the historic Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles. The show features music and dance from culturally diverse artists, along with interviews and behind-the-scenes content that bring the energy of live arts to public television viewers.
The Kalama Brothers pay homage to their roots
A history lesson on the legendary Nati Cano
New Zealand’s Haka and Poi dances on full display
Mariachi ensemble gives taste of tradition
Marisoul gives a lively rendition of this Morrisey classic
Getting ready for Alohafest behind the scenes
Performers prepare to take the stage
Southland Sessions is a series launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to reconnect Southern California audiences with local artists and cultural institutions during a time of unified isolation. The hour-long broadcast features virtual performances, interviews, and creative showcases that reflect the region’s diverse arts scene and its response to the challenges of the pandemic.
The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra ring in the new year for an audience outside Los Angeles city hall
Border Blaster is an original world music video series curated by renowned internet radio station Dublab. The half-hour broadcast episodes are comprised solely of music videos from groundbreaking musicians from around the world. In addition to editing the shows I also engineered and directed talent for voiceover sessions. Episodes were simulcasted live on Dublab radio.
This episode from season 6 features music videos from France, South Africa, Iceland, Japan & Puerto Rico
Weekly Arts is a digital series that highlights artists, exhibitions, and cultural events in the Los Angeles area. The program connects audiences with the region’s creative community through timely, accessible coverage of the people and institutions shaping local happenings.
This group of funk enthusiasts bring the party with some old school flavor