13-May-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The latest PACKRAT COMIC expresses the good ol' common-sense message that gear does not make the player. Somehow though I don't think common sense has much to do with people spending thou$and$ of buckeronis on toys...

11-Apr-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The latest PACKRAT COMIC addresses the issue of whether or not working with limitless gear can still somehow limit your creativity.

6-Apr-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Ten years ago today I uploaded the first Retarded Animal Babies movie to Newgrounds.com! Since I still have no new episodes to share (although I'll never say die!), I decided to answer the call of thousands of fans, and finally upload RETARDED ANIMAL BABIES 9 to Newgrounds! Since 2004, RAB9 was a DVD-exlusive episode on 'Every Little Something By Dave," and later also available on the 2006 "Retarded Animal Babies, the Definitive Collection" DVD (no longer all that definitive, since eight more episodes have come out since then). But DVD sales have pretty much run their course, and after all this time, why the hell not upload RAB9. As for RAB16, the other DVD-exclusive episode... that'll remain offline for now. Gotta give the DVD owners something to have for themselves!

12-Mar-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

This month THE PACKRAT addresses, in a spectacularly embarrassing display, the continued issue of the keytar's inherent non-sexiness.

24-Feb-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The blog post today on MATRIXSYNTH goes down as one of the best, nicest articles written about me ever, let alone the Packrat book. It is an absolute must-check-out! It plugged the book so well that the signed, numbered 1st editions are sold out! We're into the second run now. They are identical to the first edition in every way except the price tag and the "xx/100" numbering on the front page. You can even get yours signed for a couple measley extra bucks. :o)

14-Feb-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The Packrat has a new book out! Go get yourself a copy of THE PACKRAT SAMPLER today! This book has seven years of Keyboard Magazine comics in it (minus a few years spent on hiatus), plus a big 12-page bonus adventure unseen elsewhere. I'll be offering reduced-price signed editions while I can, so don't wait on this one.

12-Feb-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

This month's PACKRAT COMIC puts the "numb" in "numbers."

14-Jan-2013 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The true nature of "gearlust" is addressed in this month's PACKRAT COMIC!

16-Dec-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Your monthly dose of synthesizer-related comedy (who says it can't exist!) comes in the form of the latest PACKRAT COMIC! This time around, Packrat & Buddy contemplate the re-assessment of values for the new year... or at least one of them does.

21-Nov-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Here's another blog/rant I wrote over at Local Band Review, called PARTY ROCK IS IN DAD'S HOUSE TONIGHT. Mostly it's about how sick I am of average office buds playing average cover songs in average bars, and then touting themselves as "THE ULTIMATE PARTY ROCK EXPERIENCE."

15-Nov-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

It's that time again! This month, THE PACKRAT tries once and for all to buy the catch-all synthesizer to satisfy his every practical and aesthetic desire.

12-Oct-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The latest PACKRAT COMIC begs the question of why "keyboardists" all seem to be required to know about gadgets & computers.

3-Oct-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Today I finally tackled my hilariously out-of-date BIO PAGE in case you're interested in the story of my life & all the fun crap I've done with it so far.

18-Sep-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Here is a quick little YOUTUBE VIDEO of my recent visit to the Sound Lab at Moog Music in Asheville, NC! I spent some time getting their Voyager XL soaking wet with drool.

13-Sep-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Keyboard players have to learn to adapt to the smaller stages of clubs these days, as our hero has learned in this week's PACKRAT comic!

25-Aug-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

There are a couple "NOS" (New Old Stock!) PARALLAX songs you haven't heard yet, waiting for you on the AEIOU album page, called "Quotient" and "White Hole." They go back to around 2000 or so, written on my trusty old Korg O1/W and Roland JD-800.

14-Aug-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Here's an article/rant I wrote for LOCAL BAND REVIEW, "Happy In My Connecticut Crib." It waxes moronic about the benefit of limitations and my inability to find a place outside of the rock I live under. I sound like a terrified 42-year-old hermit, which is accurate enough I guess.

14-Aug-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

The latest PACKRAT comic is a metaphor about synthesizers involving a shiny spaceship. Good to see my art has matured, eh?

29-Jul-2012 -- 0 Comments. Add yours!

Hey, I very recently got to visit legendary synth company MOOG MUSIC in Asheville, NC during an awesome road trip with my wife. While I was there I drew a big 18x30 drawing of THE PACKRAT with Sharpie markers. As you can tell from the drawing I got a bit tipsy at Trader Vic's in Atlanta, GA the night before and got thoroughly influenced by the majestic power of the mai tai.

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