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Creative Work

Cuttlefish

Alternative Indie Rock | Bellingham, WA |

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Cuttlefish is an alternative indie rock band that I co-founded in Bellingham, Washington. As the band's primary songwriter and rhythm guitarist, I wrote the majority of our original material while collaborating with other members on arrangements, recording, and live performances.

Cuttlefish's original singles including Shaggy, Monsoon, and Cherry Chapstick were recorded at Champion Street Studios with producer and engineer Erik Wallace. The band has performed throughout the Pacific Northwest alongside artists including Meldrop, Vika, Riz La Vie, and The Pimps of Joytime. In 2025, Cuttlefish was selected for the Artzen Artist Residency in Tulum, Mexico. During the residency, we collaborated with members of the local community, developed new original music, and performed at Radio Tulum Hotel and La Casa Del Artista

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Morgan McHugh

Folk - Americana | Boulder, CO

Three men holding guitars in a cozy, rustic decorated room with shelves of canned goods and a sign that reads "The Boulder Bouting and Bar Supply."

Morgan McHugh is a singer-songwriter based in Boulder, Colorado. Since 2023, I've performed as a member of his live band, playing lead guitar, banjo, and piano for performances throughout Washington and Colorado.

In addition to live performances, I wrote and recorded the electric guitar tracks for Morgan's EP, This Crooked House, contributing to the studio recordings of the project. My work with Morgan has included both live performance and studio collaboration across multiple instruments.

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Two male musicians playing guitars and singing on stage under red and yellow lights.

Speaking Terms

Alt-Rock | Bellingham, WA

Speaking Terms is an indie rock band based in Bellingham, Washington. I joined the band as the drummer and contributed to the writing and recording of the band's self-titled debut EP, released in 2026.

In addition to recording drums for the EP, I also played slide guitar on the track "Badlands." My work with Speaking Terms included both the songwriting process and studio recording, contributing across multiple instruments during the production of the band's debut release.

Shannon Patiño

Singer-Songwriter | Mount Vernon, WA

Shannon Patiño is a Mexican American singer-songwriter whose music blends pop, rock, and Latin influences with heartfelt, bilingual songwriting. I contributed piano to her single "Hey Girl," performing on the studio recording and participating in a live session video of the song, which is available on YouTube.

The Sam Harris Band

Jazz/ Funk | Seattle, WA

The Sam Harris Band is a Washington-based group founded by Samuel Harris, known for its versatile blend of jazz, funk, soul, and pop. The band performs a wide variety of events, ranging from intimate jazz performances to weddings, private events, and live music venues, adapting its repertoire to fit each setting.

I've been hired as a live guitarist for The group on multiple occasions, performing with the group at a variety of events.

Mount Vernon Live!

Jazz | Mount Vernon, WA

Mount Vernon Live! is a live sketch comedy show presented at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon, Washington.

I was hired to record the official opening theme for the production as a session guitarist and later performed as the guitarist in the house band for the live show. Working with band leader Toby Bruce, I contributed both to the show's recorded music and its live performances, accompanying the cast and featured musical guests throughout the production.

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