Events and recent improvisations:

Chewtoy flyer - October 27, '26

@ Commonwealth Pub

October 27, 7pm

Chewtoy band flyer

@ Commonwealth Pub

August 25, 7pm

Chewtoy @ River’s Place

@ River’s Place

July 11, 6pm on the outdoor stage.

Chewtoy band is at Commonwealth Pub on May 26

@ Commonwealth Pub

May 26th, 7pm

Chewtoy band artwork: fierce doggie with colorful toy.

@ Commonwealth Pub

November 3rd, 7pm (2025)

Quartet Improvisation 6/26

by Mulaika Washington, Seth Burrows, David Wentworth, and Carl Royce

Quartet improvisation – 6/26

Mulaika Washington kbd, Seth Burrows gtr, Dave Wentworth drums, and Carl Royce ac bass/arco

 

Trio Improvisation 2

by Morgan Watts, Blake Lowrey-Evans, and Carl Royce

Trio improvisation – 1/26

Morgan Watts drums, Blake Lowrey-Evans gtr, and Carl Royce ac bass/arco

 

Mindfield B

by Jim Tennant tpt, Blake Lowrey-Evans gtr, and Carl Royce ac bass/arco

Trio Improvisation – 1/26

Jim Tennant tpt, Blake Lowrey-Evans gtr, and Carl Royce ac bass/arco

Trio Improvisation – Oct. 10/25

A trio improvisation. Jim Tennant tpt, Blake Lowrey-Evans gtr, and Carl Royce ac bass/arco.

Cover art for DBC:Unit's album Invisible Hands.

DBC:Unit‘s new album Invisible Hands.
David Strother violin + efx, Breeze Smith drums and percussion, Carl Royce contrabass + efx.

Andy Armer trio at Maragas Winery

A month of Sundays with the Andy Armer Trio at Maragas Winery. In this nice pic of Maragas Winery…  it’s actually bassist Evan Brawn, drummer Casey Smiley, and keyboardist Andy Armer.

Color photo of Bend, Oregon

Lisa and I have relocated from Los Angeles to the city of Bend, Oregon in February of ’23. It’s a beautiful place to live.

Album Cover Art for DBC:Unit

Los Angeles-based trio DBC:Unit’s latest release, Ear Reverent is available for purchase on Bandcamp. David Strother on electric violin, Breeze Smith on drums and percussion, and Carl Royce on contrabass.

Recorded at Studio Lilica, Los Angeles in 11/21 and 12/21.

 

A broken heart can inspire

It’s been a very quiet couple of years. The pandemic has really taken a toll on performance spaces in the Los Angeles area. But collaborations are starting up again. I’m hosting jams at my art workshop again.

Baker’s Brew visits the weird and wonderful world of Sun Space, home of Unusual Tuesdays.

Thursday, 2/20/20 at 8pm

9683 Sunland Blvd, Shadow Hills, CA 91040

Baker’s Brew returns to The Main theater in Santa Clarita.

Friday, 8/22/19 at 8pm

24266 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Baker’s Brew visits the weird and wonderful world of Sun Space, home of Unusual Tuesdays.

Thursday, 6/27/19 at 8pm

9683 Sunland Blvd, Shadow Hills, CA 91040