Artist description I mix articulate lyrics with garage beats, singing, acoustic guitar, piano, electronica sounds, and a classical music sensibility. On stage I try to blend an in/out of control performance with sarcastic wit, of which I have none.

Music Style singer/songwriter/folk/pop/hop/tronica

Musical Influences Jon Brion, David Gray, Coldplay, Fiona Apple, Ani DiFranco, the Notwist

Similar Artists David Gray with Coldplay and the Notwist undertones. A male version of Dido? Dude-o?

Artist History Born and raised in Iowa, the land of opportunity. Graduated from Iowa State with a vocal music ed degree, then decided I didn't want to teach, and moved to Cincinnati...the other land of opportunity. Have spent the last couple of years developing my skills as a musician and just the last year as a singer/songwriter. Planning on making a name for myself in Iowa City and elsewhere soon.

Group Members Matt Anthoney.

Instruments voice, guitar, piano, beatbox, cpu.

Albums The Shaggy Boys (a cappella group):

Press Reviews None yet, but feast your eyes here soon.

Additional Info Make sure to check out www.mp3.com/bluestem for other music I've made with my friend Brad Seidenfeld.

Location Iowa City, IA - USA

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