I have had no formal training in music theory. To me, it can feel like learning a foreign language—and one that definitely does not come naturally.

That means learning to play the guitar well enough that other people might actually…

The Mike Chastaine Band — Tom Gentry, Ron Tintner, and Mike Chastaine — had a fantastic night at Anthony’s Soul Cafe this past Monday!

We mixed up a fun blend of favorite covers and original songs, adding our own unique…

They say write what you know about.  Well I know about mountain biking.  And Santa Fe has some of the best.  Hope you enjoy this tune.

I've never thought of myself as a salesperson. I'm not the guy who's comfortable working a room, handing out a pitch, and closing a deal on the spot. That's just not who I am. 

Not even when I was an…

In anything that requires motor skills - like playing a guitar - it is important to develop muscle memory. And the only way I know how to do that is to practice scales and drills. i know boring.  But you…

Have you ever noticed that some people just complain about everything?  I can be accused on that from time to time.  But complaining never made it better.  To improve the situation usually requires some effort.  That was the genesis of…

I had a really nice gig at the Cerrillos Station Farmers Market on Thursday evening, and it reminded me why I enjoy playing farmers markets so much.

There’s something very grassroots about them. Maybe it’s because people aren’t there specifically…

There are days when writing songs comes easy. The words show up, the melodies fall into place, and everything just seems to flow.

Then there are days when I’ve got absolutely nothing. 😂

That’s the creative process.

I try to…

This weeks New Song Sunday is “I Drank My Woman Away.”  This is a more bluesy song with slide guitar.    The “drinking” is an analogy for the things that we do to push others away.  It is not always drinking…