These songs were originally part of a 19-song collection.

Lela Cloud and I formed a duo named Watyr, and in late 2004, we decided to produce a record consisting of eight of her songs, eight of mine, and three co-written pieces. We initially recorded at Ultrasonic studios in New Orleans, meeting with Steve Reynolds and David Farrell, and fell in love with the studio, promptly scheduling studio time.

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While I had prior studio experience, this marked my first true album recording. Each session was exhilarating, though I struggled initially with achieving the sound I envisioned for my songs. Seeking a new engineer, I found Mike Mayeaux, whose studio in Meraux, LA, sparked creativity and transformed my tracks. He also introduced guitarist Peter Holsapple, who, with minimal prior exposure to our music, astounded me with his performance.

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We completed the album in January 2004. However, my mother's health required my constant attention as she moved from hospital to a nursing home, two hours from my residence. Despite these challenges, Lela and I managed to release the album in March 2005 before parting ways. Tragically, my mother passed away the following May.

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Her absence left a void but also brought a strange newfound sense of freedom. Eager to explore new roles in music, I auditioned as lead singer for Juniper Row and connected with percussionist Michael Ennis and cellist Suki Kuehn at guitarist Steve Norton's home.

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The change in musical direction and the caliber of musicians revitalized my confidence. Inspired, I decided to launch a solo career and released the eight Watyr songs on "Interrupted." I assembled a band comprising drummer Eddie Ecker, guitarist Marty Morgan, and bassist Brendan O'donnell, all exceptional musicians who embraced my music enthusiastically.

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We rehearsed rigorously and garnered attention with well-attended shows, eagerly anticipating our performance at The Howlin’ Wolf on September 1st, 2005. However, Hurricane Katrina struck the previous Sunday, August 31st.

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After being displaced for a month, I checked on the studios where we had recorded. Ultrasonic studio's ceiling had collapsed, rendering it unusable, and Mike Mayeaux's place had a boat on its roof. Steve Reynolds and David Farrell decided against reopening their studio, while Mike Mayeaux relocated to Nashville. Although my bandmates scattered, I maintained contact with Suki and Mike.