He grew, went through the public school system, then to college, became a visual artist, teacher and singer-songwriter.
In 2005 he released his first album, AKA, that was played worldwide on roots stations and now in 2008 he has released HEART WORN SLEEVE.
Three years have past since AKA hit the airwaves. In that time b.b. has traveled through the heart of American Roots music, from Avalon to the Appalachian's, with the ghost of Harry Smith as his guide.
In these nine songs on HEART WORN SLEEVE you will hear the longing that lays within the spaces of each note played and feel the footprints each one leaves behind. Joining bb on HEART WORN SLEEVE is a group of young musicians’ who call themselves the Goldmine Pickers. They are Lukas Simpson, Jay Lapp, Sean Hoffman and Brian Cook, a great bunch of folk. You can also find their music on cdbaby.com/goldminepickers. Also joining bb are Bruce Bartlett and MJ Bishop. MJ has a great new cd out that you can also find right here on cdbaby.com/mjbishop.
My hope is that you hear, feel and are touched by the humanity within these nine songs and that it somehow enriches you in some way. I know that it will help to keep some folks warm this coming winter....best wishes bb
"Hi b.b.,
This Spring evening I had a glass of wine on the back deck and listened to all of your album HEART WORN SLEEVE for the first time just as music and not as sound. It is remarkable. Full of humanity, passion and poetry. Homespun Memories gently launches the album, as intricate and charming as a tiny music box. Winthrop's Lament is so powerful. It tells me a lot about your relationship with your adoptive father. The Bridge is just pulsing with passion. I love the image of the Mackinaw Bridge (which I have crossed many times), the sunset and your loving encounter with MJ. HEART WORN SLEEVE is totally captivating with its mysterious sound. Great stuff. Wow, BB, you created a masterpiece. I'm proud to have worked on it with you. bru"
quoting Bruce Bartlett (author of sound and recording)