Ted Rhodes ’65

Apologies if I already reported this shameless, self promotional news from last year: after several months of delay due to the Thomas fire and the subsequently disastrous debris flows in Montecito & Carpinteria, my Americana Cats band based here in Carpinteria was finally able to lay down 11 tracks of our debut CD of Americana […]

Reuben Haller ’74

I’m pleased to announce I produced my first CD of all original songs, called ‘Stomp Your Feet! Clap Your Hands!’ I’ve performed these Appalachian inspired songs for years in schools and libraries all over Georgia. The music appeals to kids and adults: half the songs are sung, half are instrumentals. It’s also a family affair: […]

Andrew Barkan ’98

Andrew and his wife Polly loved playing concerts for families at Thacher and Monica Ross this summer. Andrew & Polly’s new album “Odds & Ends” (featuring the summer single “Grapes”) just received a Parents Choice Award. You can find Odds & Ends and Ear Snacks (a free new podcast for kids) on iTunes or wherever […]

Will Sturgeon ’08

For the past year, I’ve been touring the US with another independent songwriter I met online. We play in people’s living rooms and eat a lot of cookies and meet a lot of dogs. I just recently finished recording the tracks for my first full-length album (under the moniker of “brightener”) and am excited to […]