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Live To Love Another Day

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Post published:March 10, 2026
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Reflecting on a late winter alpine hike….Oh, the excitement when you round a snowy switchback and spy another span of pristine snow-bound trail leading up the mountain side!The lower trailhead…

Official Photos: Alumni Achievement Award 2025

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Post published:September 9, 2025
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Official photos of the 2025 Awards Convocation hosted by my alma mater arrived recently. Celebrating the Alumni Achievement Award with fellow honorees, administrators and friends made for a wonderful experience…

Alumni Achievement Award 2025

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Post published:March 20, 2025
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Exciting news! This coming April, I will receive the Alumni Achievement Award from my alma mater, Westminster College. I am honored and delighted to accept this prestigious recognition and express my deepest gratitude to everyone…

Cheers To The New Year!

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Post published:December 26, 2021
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As 2021 comes to a close, I want to thank each of you for your support this year—whether you tuned into Vertical Leap on the radio, bought an album, worked…

Tour of Historical Norman Petty Studios

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Post published:August 1, 2021
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Highlights from my tour of Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, last Saturday morning. The history of rock and roll here is amazing and just standing in the same…

Skunky Rascal: aka Silly Rascal

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Post published:December 29, 2020
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Bam! Right in the kisser, then a shot between the eyes. Say hello to Skunky Rascal, aka Silly Rascal.... It was over before I even knew it was happening. Stepped…

Vertical Tales Interview (Coda): Tale of The Dove

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Post published:September 16, 2020
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I am excited to share the final installment of my Vertical Tales interviews about life in music and my new album. I have enjoyed sharing these stories along with live guitar performances and…

Vertical Tales Interview (Pt 5): Crystal Ball

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Post published:September 9, 2020
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I am excited to share the next video from this multipart interview about life in music and my new album. Elevate and Celebrate! ‪ https://youtu.be/sq-V6mvlF84 Adrian Cook sits down with George…

Vertical Tales Interview (Pt 4): The Ruse/Promise Kiss

Post author:GentryAve
Post published:September 2, 2020
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I am excited to share the next video from this multipart interview about life in music and my new album. Elevate and Celebrate! ‪ https://youtu.be/7YVjVv1-zUE Adrian Cook sits down with George…

Vertical Tales Interview (Pt 3): Magic Hat

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Post published:August 26, 2020
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I am excited to share the next video from this multipart interview about life in music and my new album. Elevate and Celebrate! ‪https://youtu.be/VCUSfnjXaoYAdrian Cook sits down with George Mahn, III…