Release #4 june 2026
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TRACK ONE: elijah
My firstborn son, Elijah, was born in Anacortes, Washington, on December 11, 2000. I was 22 years old, and his mother, Sarah, 23 at the time, lived on San Juan Island in a cabin.
Sarah wanted to have a natural birth at home, so we had a wonderful midwife named Jackie from Orcas Island there with us, along with Sarah’s mom, sister, and her best friend, Kelly Noble. After being fully dilated for far too long, it became clear that Elijah wasn’t going to come out easily. Jackie made the right call at exactly the right time: head to the airport and take an emergency flight from San Juan Island to Anacortes.
After a bumpy truck ride from the cabin, and after being told to push for more than 24 hours, Sarah was suddenly being told to hold on while we took a short flight across the water. Once we arrived at the hospital, Elijah immeditely arrived without any problems. He was still delivered completely naturally, and Sarah was an absolute champ through the entire experience.
I wrote the little melody that became the chorus while holding Elijah in the hospital that day. The rest of the song filled itself in over many years. His stepmother, Genevieve, who helped raise him for many years, also contributed a few lyrics to the song.
I recorded this track in a single day at the iconic Bear Creek Studio in Woodinville, Washington. My good buddy Aaron Guest worked on the tune with me, and we enlisted some of the interns who happened to be there that day. One played drums, while the others chipped in on the vocal harmonies and chorus. Gerry played Hammond organ, and I played the rest of the instruments. Aaron also helped behind the scenes, nudging things like the bass and kick drum into place.
Over the years, this song has really held its weight as a recording, especially considering it came together in a single-day session. I'm proud of how it sounds, and I may end up recording a live version soon simply because I love it so much.
Today, Elijah is 25 years old and an absolute gem of a human being. He has shaped my life in the best possible ways. I'm incredibly proud to be his dad, and I love that this song honors his sweet spirit. ❤️
Track 2: Flowmotion “FELA” featuring - Panda Conspiracy Horns
Live at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham, WA October 31, 2021
June's Hidden Jam - “FELA”
This song was written by the great Don Goodwin. In the spirit of Fela Kuti, it captures that raw sense of real musical adventures - the kind of groove that stretches, takes chances, and brings you right along along for the ride.
In October of 2021, we did a run of Halloween shows while the pandemic was still lingering. The night before Halloween, we held an outdoor concert under a massive tent at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington. We brought in the Panda Conspiracy horn section, McTuff to support the shows. This show features a legendary Flowmotion lineup:
Joe Doria on Hammond organ
RL Heyer on guitar, who delivers an absolutely scorching solo on this recording
Bob Rees on percussion
Scott Goodwin on drums
Ehsan Karimi on percussion (sitting in on percussion with Bob)
Mark Mattreyf on bass guitar
Josh Clauson - Guitar
This version was recorded the following night on actual Halloween night at the Wild Buffalo in Bellingham, Washington. We were primed!
What made the evening even more memorable was that my dear friend Jevon Wussler proposed to his sweet partner, Letty! It was a beautiful engagement party and a beautiful night in every way.
The recording was captured and mixed live by Rich Canut at the Wild Buffalo. Listening back, I can still feel the energy in the room. It's one of those recordings that transports me right back to the moment, and I'm excited to share this one!
TRACK 3: friend of the devil - grateful dead
RECORDED SOLO 6.22.26
Friend of the Devil – Grateful Dead (cover)
Back when Flowmotion was first flown up to Girdwood, Alaska, for a New Year's Eve show, we met a local band called The Photons. They were a big deal up there, and we ended up playing a few shows together. They were an absolute blast and a stellar group of guys.
Their singer, Stevie, asked if I'd learn Friend of the Devil. I did, and he sat in and sang it with us. That moment stuck with me, and so did the song.
For decades now, Friend of the Devil always rings true whenever I play it. No matter where I am in life, there's something about the lyrics, the melody, and the spirit of the song that still hits home for me.
A big thank you to Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and all the writers who helped craft this legendary tune. It's an honor to keep playing it.
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