"Coincidence theory" is a term I began using to indicate the actual theory of an event -- or number of events -- occurring because of coincidence (as opposed to something like fate or divine intervention). For example, if I traveled to a faraway city and happened to run into a long-lost friend I hadn't seen in years ... is that fate, or simply coincidence? Hence the phrase "coincidence theory." Of course, adopting it as my name does not necessarily mean that I always opt to believe in coincidence theory.

Probably not a major label, but perhaps a small one that supports the originality and direction of artists' visions. I'd prefer to retain all copyrights and creative control.

Coincidence Theory is actually the second incarnation of my solo act -- I began using the name in 2001, after the previous name I'd chosen turned out to be not so original. I have composed music intermittently since 1991, and started playing the guitar in 1993.

This is always a tough question to answer because I always feel like I'm leaving something out. Many have left an impression, whether conscious or not. Among the conscious: jazz fusion, bossa nova, tango, '20s-'30s jazz/dance band music, film scores, alt-country, pop, a lot of acoustic music...

When you listen to my music, you'll hear a predominance of acoustic arrangements in a folk, singer/songwriter style: vocals, harmony vocals, and acoustic guitars. Every so often you'll hear electric guitars, percussion, and even digital and analog synths.

Instrumentation: acoustic, classical & electric guitars, digital and analog synthesizers, percussion.

Recording: analog four-track, digital multi-track, all recorded and/or mixed onto a PC. MP3 compression by Lame. Ogg Vorbis format songs are available at the official Coincidence Theory site.

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