In the Garden of the Underworld: A Translation of Song, Wine & Art

In the Garden of the Underworld: A Three-Part Sensory Translation

I haven’t released music since 2020, and in that time, the world and the music industry have shifted beneath our feet. Coming back into the Austin scene, I knew I didn't want to just play another show; I wanted to build a world.

Join us for the official single release party of "When You’re Ready," the first glimpse into my upcoming album, Garden of the Underworld. This evening is an immersive, multi-sensory experiment where the boundaries between music, wine, and visual art dissolve.

We are performing the five songs from the new record with a full ensemble (featuring cello, keys, and electric guitar) to recreate the lush, cinematic textures of the album. But the music is only the beginning of the conversation.

In collaboration with Wine Rack Soundtrack (Max Puglisi) and Sophie Stuart, we are presenting a "three-part translation" where art generates art:

• The Music: Five new songs exploring the "Bardo", the spiritually rich liminal space between heartbreak and rebirth.
• The Wine: Max Puglisi (Wine Rack Soundtrack) has curated a specific wine pairing for four of the songs, translating auditory notes into a curated palate.
• The Art: Sophie Stuart (Sommelier and Artist) has selected and will project visual art pairings that speak to the wine and the music, offering a deep dive into the history and emotion of the visuals.

Born from the fog of a post-divorce transition, "When You’re Ready" is a snapshot of life in the Bardo, that "in-between" stage where old identities fall away to make room for the new. It’s a song about the heavy, foggy air of healing, the gift of feeling desired again, and the lightning strike of creative energy that follows a broken heart.

Capacity at Pershing is extremely limited to ensure an intimate experience for the wine and art conversation.

• Ticket includes: Admission to the live performance, four half-glasses of Wine Rack Soundtrack's curated wine selections, and an art history presentation.
• Release Day: Be sure to stream the single "When You're Ready" on all platforms starting May 8th!

Come step into the Garden of the Underworld. Let’s see what we generate together.

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