If you're living in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, you can now read an interview with me, myself and I in the latest issue of Akustik Gitarre (February/March 2016; p.26)! I must say that I'm just a wee bit proud and a mighty bit happy to be included in the feature.

I remember when I was a student in music school, I used to spend a fortune buying all kinds of guitar- and music-magazines eagerly soaking up each single page. And of course learning from and admiring my guitar heroes in the process... ;-)

I'm pleased to be able to announce that I have once again signed up with Deuce Music UK [Homepage], who will labour to promote my upcoming releases on UK and International radio shows, online and FM.

If you'd like to listen to the first show I'm on with my new single "Embrace", you can do so here [Soundcloud] - "Embrace" is up around the 29:50 mark.

You can also get a copy of the song here and on Bandcamp!

It is out there! The very first single of my upcoming third studio album has been unleashed upon the world - Embrace! You can get the song right here or on Bandcamp as an exclusive digital download.

As for the visual side of things, I did get a chance to do a live performance at RedPMusic's studio and would like to thank the guys there and especially Piotr Koscik who filmed and edit this wonderful video which you can watch here or on YouTube. Don't forget to spread the love and share this with your friends. Thanks!

Hang on to your pants as we've got a very special evening coming up!

On October 28th we will be presenting a brand new video to the world. Furthermore, the song, which is one of the tunes I'm currently working on, will be released as a preview and first single of my upcoming third solo album.

The video is a live version of the song, which we filmed and recorded this summer at the studio facility of RedPMusic. I would like to thank Arpad Hadnagy and his crew for inviting me over to their wonderful place and taking the time and effort to put this down.

Looking forward to seeing you on October 28th at The Loft, Lerchenfelder Guertel 37, 1160 Vienna - doors open at 8pm.

During the last few months an increasing number of people have fled from the war torn parts of the world, trying to reach safety in Europe. Many of them have taken great risks and faced adverse conditions on their journey. Yet these dangers still seemed like the lesser evil compared to what fate would await them had they stayed in their home countries.

Now they need our help.

I am happy to be supporting the people of Nelkengasse in Vienna who are launching an event in favour of refugee aid. There'll be food, drinks, a market, public readings, DJ's and live bands!

Please join us on Friday to help support the cause and all the volunteers engaged.

As you can see, I'm back in the studio, recording new material for my upcoming album. Well, actually I'm in the studio's kitchen, which is kinda handy when you need a drink in between all the singing and playing. And the room's sound is also really cool.

Third time I'm working with Robin Gillard at his Happy Road Studio and it really feels like coming home!

Hang on for updates and a surprise preview...

Don't miss the 1st Vienna Ukulele Night!

I'll skip some strings and do a sidestep into the realm of the Ukulele, looking forward to entertaining you, together with many other great artists, at the Local Bar, Heiligenstaedterstrasse 31, 1190 Vienna.

I even prepared a few special songs where I tried to work out percussive arrangements for the Uke.

After this, I'll finally be heading back into the studio to start recording some new material. I hope to be able to give you an exclusive preview soon, so do check back here for updates...

What a ride. Six days, five gigs, and so many stories to tell. I'm back from my brief tour of Germany feeling inspired and motivated.

It was great performing for all of you, so I can only extend my thanks to everybody who came to see the shows at Stoffel and Sommerwerft festivals in Frankfurt, as well as Free & Easy Festival and the great people at Vereinsheim in Munich - I loved every bit of it in all its contrast.

Now it's time to move on and focus on the things to come.

Keep coming back for more. I'll keep you posted!

Hello world - I guess that must have been the first thoughts that went through my son's head as he left his mom's womb recently.

Been busy with daddy stuff, so to bring everybody up to speed, here's a new video of a live performance I played in March at the "Spurwechsel Festival" at Bar & Co in Vienna.

Also, I'm looking forward to the festival summer in Germany. Hope to see you there...

I've got a special evening coming up on March 19th when I'll be returning to Spurwechsel X at Bar & Co / Theater Drachengasse in Vienna. This time around though, I won't just bring my guitar. Rumor has it there'll be a Mandolin and a Banjolele among my instruments. And who knows, maybe even more? And I'm working hard on mastering a tune or two on each of them. Besides: there might be a surprise or two...

I had a splendid time the last three nights, supporting my long time friend and comedian extraordinaire Severin Groebner at his 20-year stage anniversary!

Thanx to everybody at Kabarett Niedermair as well as to the audience, who made this a very enjoyable experience for all of us.

And for all of you who are part of the german speaking world and are interested in Mr. Groebner's work - CHECK HIM OUT!

Just 2 more days until the official opening of the Stafford Green Arts Festival 2015!

Love their motto: "There is No Planet B - Act Now for Planet A" - spot on!

It's a bit sad I cannot be there in person, but I'm proud to say that my video for the song "Time To Mind" will be featured as part of the Festival.

Dear Lisa, Ian and all the festival team - many thanks and all the best to you guys for the fest - hope to see you soon!

In Austria (and quite a few other countries I'm sure) we celebrate St. Nikolaus, a white bearded father figure type of guy who comes around and brings children presents, even before Christmas Eve is here - on December 6th. And boy did he bring presents this year :-)

Check out these two radio interviews, one in Frankfurt/GER, one in Stafford/UK. And we have more - here's a brand new live video from a performance at Peal Festival 2014, which you can also view on my YouTube Channel, of course...

...and I'm still travelling and playing new venues. Last night I had a great time at the Tamdhu and next week it's off to Linz, Upper Austria, to play Alte Welt.

That's not nearly all though, as we're currently preparing a little Christmas package for you with new videos and interviews looking back on what happened in 2014, so far...

And who knows, maybe there'll even be a little surprise?

Stay tuned!

Happy Halloween to all of you! Got your costumes ready? I do... but let me tell you the whole story!

Somewhere in the middle of Tennessee, C Bret Campbell and his fellow industry professionals and music enthusiasts kindly reviewed my current single release "Time To Mind" off of "Second Thoughts". Thank you very much guys. They really seemed to like the song which makes me very happy, but what they heard in the music actually surprised me a bit.

First off, one guy stated how he loves Irish Rock and English Rock, like all the music from Northern Europe. Very well. Only that I'm not Irish really, and it's not really rock either, but hey...

The next guy was clear about me using a lot of looping - wait a second! - no, no, no, I don't use any loops, ever. It's all played by hand, just me, on one guitar, all at the same time!

Another one then said he loved all of the instruments used in the track, and would listen to each one of them seperately as they are all so well played. Thank you very much, and I can assure you, that's not gonna take you too long, as there's really only one guitar track and one bass track on there.

Last but not least, when it came to discuss my vocals, I was clearly identified: English, raw, from Manchester or South London. Charming, and I feel honored but I swear, I'm really Austrian and do live in Vienna, not even South Vienna, but pretty much close to the center. And Austria's actually in the heart of continental Europe too.

So for this Halloween, I'll go out as the Irish/English South Londoner from Manchester and scare the shits out of everyone by just simply being RRRRRRAW! Yay!

Thanks a lot to Mid Tennessee Music for the review! I really do appreciate it a lot guys, and am looking forward to your future comments! All the very best!

Watch the full Episode on YouTube (they start talking about my song at around minute 55)

Saturday, September 6th, in lovely Southern Styria and it was raining cats and dogs - and not just until I arrived at the site of Peal Festival and got ready to perform! What can you do about the weather?

I would like to say a huge Thank You to the crowd - you guys really made my day. Despite the conditions, you were a motivated, lovely and cheerful lot, making this gig a very special experience for me! Also I'd like to thank Joel, Lukas, Michi and everyone else from the festival team. You guys did a great job! Looking forward to be back...

Back from a brief holiday and all refreshed and ready for action, I started the fall season with an online gig on NuMuBu yesterday. As new as playing to a crowd you cannot see, feel or hear still is to me, I have to say it was a lot of fun and I deeply enjoyed this gig. Reading what people write in chat after every song and getting their reaction this way is just as inspiring and motivating! Thanks to all who came to see the show!

And there's more to come...

September will see some exciting events, as I will be travelling to lovely Styria in the south of Austria to perform at Peal Festival on Saturday 6th. If you're somewhere near, be sure to check out the festival, it's a beautiful area to visit and the bands are all great.

Finally, I'm excited to see the production of the music video for "Time To Mind" coming to a close. On September 24th we will be premiering the video to an exclusive crowd at The Loft in Vienna, naturally including a live session to follow suite, before releasing it into the vastness of the Internet. Hang on for more dates and news. Hope to see you soon at a venue near you!

So looking forward to coming over to the UK to present SECOND THOUGHTS! It's gonna be a short visit but nonetheless a very exciting one, as I will be performing at the Fuel Bar in Manchester on the 26th and in Liverpool (right on Mathew Street) on the 27th for the official launch. Also, I will do a live session for Stafford Radio on Sunday 29th. Great stuff and back to my rehearsal room to practice... :-) Hope to see you!

Hey all, here's a brief log of my last days of touring Austria:

First off, I had a perfect welcome and gig in Klagenfurt at the Stadtaffe! Great crowd and most of all a great host - thanx to Ingomar, who made this a perfect night!

Then we moved on to Martinau in the Tyrol, where our host Frankie gave us another heart-felt welcome at his unique Guitar-Museum at the Lechvalley - a real dream of a place with rooms filled with countless guitars of all shapes and sizes. Greatly enjoyed the gig I shared with fellow guitarist Winnie Kosch and an enthusiastic crowd.

Finally heading over to Lustenau in Vorarlberg for a night at the Nobody Pub. Marlene, the venue manager, gave us a super nice welcome. The gig turned out to be longer than intended as more and more people came in and joined the fun. A perfect last stop.

It is finally out! SECOND THOUGHTS is here and available for you to enjoy! You can order a physical copy - which I will be glad to sign for you if you like - right here on my site, as well as get the downloadable version. Also check out CDBaby for availability of the digital download.

Just one more week, and I'm getting more excited by the minute! Next Wednesday, March 12th, I will be presenting my new album Second Thoughts in Vienna - as part of Spurwechsel Festival, happening at the Bar&Co at Theater Drachengasse. The show is scheduled to start at 8pm local time, doors open at 7:30h, and if you happen to be in Vienna that day, do join us!

Then, on March 13th, Second Thoughts will see its world wide release. You'll be able to get a copy of the CD here in my store as well as Amazon, Google Music Store, CDBaby and many more...

After weeks - no - months - or actually more likely - years in the making, it's finally going to be out there for you to enjoy. I would like to again thank everybody involved for their effort and engagement in the production. I couldn't have made this record without you!

Friday, January 31st, 07:30 pm, Musikhaus Hofer, Lenzing 68, 5760 Saalfelden

Just a little over a week to go until the world premiere gig of my new album SECOND THOUGHTS! Friday, January 31st, I will be performing at Musikhaus Hofer, one of the finest shops for boutique instruments in Austria, located amidst the Austrian Alps in Saalfelden. Admission starts at 7:30pm. If you're near the premises at the time, don't forget to drop by!

Got to be off now, to rehearse and prepare - hope to see you all soon at a stage near you!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all of you! It's time to say thank you to everybody who has supported me in the past - I wouldn't be me if you weren't you!

Personally, I'm looking forward to January - when I will present my new album "Second Thoughts" to the world for the very first time. Currently we're still in the mix and I'm starting to rehearse for the show. I hope you'll all have a relaxing couple of holidays and that we will see each other at a venue near you next year!