Music

Music

A passion: a creative outlet

Growing up, I was constantly tuned into music, whether on the radio or watching the nonstop music videos on MTV. Experiencing the rise of grunge and hip-hop shaped my tastes and allowed me to see how vital music is. The vibe, the story, and the way the right song at the right moment can shape your day.

At 18, I purchased my first instrument after finding my footing with my work. It was a 1970s Gibson RD Artist that was heavy and extremely uncomfortable to play, but it would open the door to a new direction in my life like I never imagined. Immediately, I found myself playing in bands and pushing my creativity in ways I had never done before.

Over the years, I have been involved in multiple bands, gaining experience touring, playing festivals, and working on my skills as a bassist, songwriter, engineer, and mixer. Currently, I'm a member of the band LOKELLA, where I'm lucky enough to work with my lifetime partner, Jennifer.

Though I decided to step away from performing in the spring of 2023, I still have the itch to write, produce, mix, and ultimately put some music out into the ether for anyone who happens to give it a listen. It's an important creative outlet for me. 

Videos

Just Nineteen (ft Emilee Petersmark) x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Just Nineteen
Just Nineteen (ft Emilee Petersmark) LOKELLA
Bleed for You x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Bleed for You
Bleed for You LOKELLA
Of Remorse x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Of Remorse
Of Remorse LOKELLA
Good Girls, Like You x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Good Girls, Like You
Good Girls, Like You LOKELLA
Chasing Ghosts x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Chasing Ghosts
Chasing Ghosts LOKELLA
Make Us Holy x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Make Us Holy
Make Us Holy LOKELLA
Messiah Complex x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Messiah Complex
Messiah Complex LOKELLA
Set to Flame x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Set to Flame
Set to Flame LOKELLA
Keep Quiet x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Keep Quiet
Keep Quiet LOKELLA
Moon Eyes x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Moon Eyes
Moon Eyes LOKELLA
March of the Empath x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's March of the Empath
March of the Empath LOKELLA
Losing Sheep x LOKELLA on YouTube
Preview of LOKELLA's Losing Sheep
Losing Sheep LOKELLA
In All Your Glory x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' In All Your Glory
In All Your Glory Fine Fine Titans
Appetite x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' Appetite
Appetite Fine Fine Titans
I Just Saw a Ghost (ft. T.J. Miller) x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' I Just Saw a Ghost
I Just Saw a Ghost (ft. T.J. Miller) Fine Fine Titans
The Chauvinist x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' The Chauvinist
The Chauvinist Fine Fine Titans
Mistress x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' Mistress
Mistress Fine Fine Titans
Ellipsis x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' Ellipsis
Ellipsis Fine Fine Titans
Dance of the Omega x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' Dance of the Omega
Dance of the Omega Fine Fine Titans
Fahrenheit Diaries x Fine Fine Titans on YouTube
Preview of Fine Fine Titans' Fahrenheit Diaries
Fahrenheit Diaries Fine Fine Titans
Evan Bartlett, Jennifer Bartlett, Chris Koti, and Josh Poel performing live with LOKELLA at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Evan Bartlett in a scene from LOKELLA's music video for Same Old
Evan Bartlett, Jennifer Bartlett, Chris Koti, and Josh Poel in a promotional photo for LOKELLA
Evan Bartlett and Josh Poel performing live with LOKELLA at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Evan Bartlett at Third Coast Studio in Grand Haven, Michigan recording with LOKELLA
Evan Bartlett, Jennifer Bartlett, and Josh Poel performing live with LOKELLA at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Evan Bartlett at Third Coast Studio in Grand Haven, Michigan recording with LOKELLA
Evan Bartlett, Jennifer Bartlett, Chris Koti, and Josh Poel in a promotional photo for LOKELLA
Evan Bartlett performing live with LOKELLA at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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