Crimulus
Progressive Folk Rock Storyteller
An anthemic battle cry for dreamers
A journey of introspection anchored by a legendary acoustic riff
Bedazzling progressive rock about becoming the thing you hate
A seamless fusion of banjo and crushing guitars in a cautionary anthem of apathy
An immersive seafaring soundscape of hope and perseverance
The Boats Of Argorn (Coming August 15th!)
A catchy, heartfelt journey from first date to forever — a crowd favorite
Appalachian Roots. Distorted Edges.
Raised on bluegrass, country, and Appalachian folk traditions, Crimulus also grew up absorbing ’90s pop and rock melodies and 2000s hard rock catharsis, yielding a sound that drifts between intimate folk songwriting and emotionally charged arrangements without being constrained by either tradition.
Banjo Meets Heavy Guitars
Banjo and acoustic guitar sit alongside distorted guitars, dense harmonies, and unrestricted home-studio experimentation — channeling both his musical roots and his evolving musical vocabulary continually shaped by everything he hears.
Catchy Songs. Complicated Souls.
His lyrics explore ambition, loneliness, aging, self-doubt, connection, and the quiet absurdity of modern life, but, even at their heaviest, the songs are built on effortless hooks, wit, self-awareness, and the understanding that simply surviving can be emotionally draining.
Room, Guitar, Connection
Crimulus typically performs solo on acoustic guitar, drawing listeners in without distraction. Between songs, humor and storytelling break the tension, turning introspection into something shared rather than distant.
Contact me for booking. I'm frequently available even for last-minute cancellations.
September 1, 2026 10am-2pm
OHSU Farmers Market
3286 SW Research Dr, Portland, OR
June 2, 2026 6:30-8:00pm
DAnu Wines (Hillsboro Art Walk)
173 NE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro, OR
May 30, 2026 7-9pm
Historic Butteville Store
10767 Butte St NE, Aurora, OR
May 14, 2026 7-9pm (30 minute set, order TBD)
Artichoke Music
2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
April 2, 2026 5:30-7:30pm
Starday Tavern
6517 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR
November 8, 2025 2pm-3:30pm
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR
October 4, 2025 11am-12:30pm
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR
September 19, 2025 4-7pm
South Store Cafe
24485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, OR
August 16, 2025 7-8:30pm
UUCCWC Social
UUCCWC Social Hall, 6815 NE Birch St., Hillsboro, OR
August 13, 2025 8pm-?
a night of a dozen wonderwalls
8 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR
July 26, 2025 7pm-?
Donny's Gateway Pub
39100 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR
July 20, 2025 2-3:30pm
La Strada Chalk Art Festival
Intersection of 2nd & Washington, Hillsboro, OR
July 7, 2025 9:00am-?
Music Theory Hour Podcast
July 6, 2025 9:30am-1:30pm
The Farmer's Market @ MHCC
Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR
June 28, 2025 9:30am-1:30pm
The Farmer's Market @ MHCC
Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR
June 14, 2025 6-6:45pm
Hillsboro Kids Camp
233 SE 6th Ave, Hillsboro, OR
June 1, 2025 9:30am-1:30pm
The Farmer's Market @ MHCC
Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR
May 31, 2025 7-9pm
Historic Butteville Store
10767 Butte St NE, Aurora, OR
May 23, 2025 7-9pm
Gol PDX
1739 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
May 18, 2025 9:30am-1:30pm
The Farmer's Market @ MHCC
Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR
May 17, 2025 7-9:30pm
Floyd's Coffee House & Wine Bar
1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR
April 18, 2025 7-9:30pm
Floyd's Coffee House & Wine Bar
1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR
April 11, 2025 7:00pm
Barrel Room PDX Bandapalooza
$10 in advance/$12 at the door
April 1, 2025 5:15-7:00pm
Hillsboro Art Walk
March 28, 2025 7-9:30pm
Floyd's Coffee House & Wine Bar
1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR
March 26, 2025 1:00pm
Music Theory Hour Podcast
March 22, 2025 11-11:45am
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR
March 7, 2025 7-10pm
Misdemeanor Meadows
w/ Bent Spokes Posse & Splash of Fire
November 1, 2024 7-9:30pm
Floyd's Coffee House & Wine Bar
1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR
September 28, 2024 7-9:30pm
Floyd's Coffee House & Wine Bar
1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR