I had been thinking about putting together a recording project for quite a few years but was never able to actually get it together. It was one excuse after another. Whether it was the type of music I wanted to record, the cost, who would play on it, the list goes on. Ultimately it was my son Tyler who inspired me to finally muster the confidence to go ahead with this project. I wanted him to have something that he could look back on and say this is what my Dad did. I wanted to pick music for this project that had some kind of a connection to who I am as both a person and musician. I picked five covers written or performed by artists that shaped my approach to music and helped define who I am as a musician. Those artists are The Beatles(Let It Be) for my mother JoAnn, Jimi Hendrix (Little Wing) for my brother Dave, Stevie Wonder(Loves In Need Of Love Today), Donny Hathaway (Voices Inside, Everything Is Everything) and Steve Santoro(A Soul Like Anyone). I also wanted to write some original music for this project. The first three songs I wrote were with one of my closest friends as well as one of my favorite singers and songwriters, Steve Santoro. I have known Steve for almost twenty years and have been writing music with him since we met. I am truly blessed to have Steve contribute his tremendous talents to my project. His friendship, advice, and understanding of what it takes to complete a project like this is something I am very grateful to have had while making this CD. Let Your Heart Run Free was written for my son Tyler, Strong House was written for my wife Christine and This Hope was a song Steve and I had previously written together.The fourth song was written with Monica Behan. I have known Monica for about twelve years and she is another one of my favorite singers and songwriters. When I came up with the idea for this song I knew I wanted to write this with Monica. The musicians on this CD are more than just great musicians, they are my friends. I could not think of another group of musicians that I would rather play with then the group assembled on this CD. I feel truly grateful to have them on my CD. Last but certainly not least, I’d like to thank my buddy, Dexter Green. His guidance as a friend, musician and engineer was invaluable to me during this process. I would also like to thank my family for their support through the years. My mother JoAnn for her never ending encouragement. My brother Dave for always believing in me. My wife Christine for her unconditional love and my son Tyler who has inspired me to try and be a better man.