Coming back is so cool -- Trio Aceto is a mainstay at The Front Row in Clive for one of their great recurring events, pictured here at the 10th Annual Frozen Ride party in 2024.

The guitar tells the story -- Although this Gibson Songwriter has been my main acoustic guitar for less than 10 years, it's visible and audible wear and tear describes my story as I play the great local event, Indulge--A Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Affair at West End Architectural Salvage in January, 2024. I call it "character".

Still kicking' it -- Over 4 decades of performing and still putting out over 200 shows a year! Keeping it rolling here at Pally's Bar & Grill in 2024.

The Logo, formerly known as Trio Aceto -- Just kidding, but if we did re-brand to identify as our logo, which finger would be whom?

Trio converging on Confluence -- Trio Aceto making it happen at Confluence Brewing Co's PatioFest 2022.

Workin' it at the 'Wood -- The second Tuesday of every month is my turn to grace the stage at Des Moines' living room, the world-famous Greenwood Lounge. This is from my February, 2020 show.

One of my favorite indulgences -- I have played the "Indulge--A Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Affair" event for several years in a row, and it continues to be one of my favorite shows of the year, like this one from 2020 at West End Architectural Salvage in downtown Des Moines.

Ryan & Aceto rock it -- With my great friend Sean Ryan before a private duo show in West Des Moines in October, 2019.

Down by the river at Captain Roy's -- Trio Aceto layin' it down during an October, 2019 show.

Rockin' the patio at Confluence -- Enjoying a hot summer night outside with a large crowd at Confluence Brewing Company in August, 2019.

Everything is better with bacon -- Playing to a massive crowd at Baconfest 2019 at (deep breath) The Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (stop and breathe). For us old folks, that's the old Vet's Auditorium (you know who you are).

Braving the elements -- Early autumn outdoor shows can be a crapshoot weather-wise, and this photo proves it. My talented friend Brian Congdon shared the stage with me as we brought some warmth to an otherwise chilly evening at Des Moines Oktoberfest downtown in 2018.

Roktoberfest -- Giving it all I've got on a cold night in downtown Des Moines for Oktoberfest '18.

Sunday Funday -- I play a lot of shows, but I occasionally get a day off, as shown here with Shannon relaxing on a Sunday at Groucho's Lounge during autumn 2018.

Groovin' at Groucho's -- Entertaining the natives during the spring of 2018 at Groucho's Lounge in Urbandale, home of the Crown Bomb (delicious).

Redder is better -- Showcasing musicianship and a one-of-a-kind light show at The Frozen Ride at The Front Row in January, 2018

Taking our game to Ames -- Playing a fun one at The Bar on the north side of Ames in the summer of 2017.

Appreciating my audience -- I can't do what I love without a great crowd week in and week out, and your support is always deeply and sincerely appreciated. Happy to be sharing a break with one of the greatest champions of my music, Rich Brown, at Lynn's on Merle Hay, spring 2017.

Aceto & The Beast -- Kevin Best and I team up for our acoustic duo show at The Greenwood in the winter of 2016.

Fine, like wine -- Trio Aceto performing their soundtrack for Madison County at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset during the fall of 2016

Rockin' the dock - Fun with the trio at Latitude 41 at Saylorville Lake in May, 2016

"Where's my pedal?" -- Wading around in the ocean outside of Rum Point, Cayman Islands, BWI before a show.

My backdrop -- I had the privilege to play 7 shows in the Cayman Islands in the winter of 2016...scenery was not too shabby.

Happy behind the mic - Enjoying an evening performing at The Jasper Winery in Des Moines in June of 2015.

Indulging Downtown -- Playing the "Indulge" event to a large crowd at West End Architectural Salvage during their January, 2015 event.

On live TV -- Performing some originals on KCWI 23's "Great Day" morning show on a cold and early January 2015 morning.

I'm in there somewhere... -- Witnessing a rhythmic ceremonial ritual from the Waukee natives at Saints Pub & Patio in November 2014.

Meet the band - Chillin' with the trio after a rehearsal. Yup, it's a beer garden...

Wailin' in Waukee - Playing to the masses at Saints Pub & Patio in Waukee, IA during a November, 2014 show.

Rabbit Punch rides again - Nice to see the old bandmates again in October, 2014 after a show at Wellman's Pub in Des Moines. The dollar bills in our hands represent our combined income during our reign in the late 90's and early 2000's. Rock star pay...

On the small screen - Playing original music on local morning news program "Great Day".

Wednesday night music -- Shown here during a September, 2014 gig.

Summer at the Fair -- On stage at Jalapeno Pete's at the Iowa State Fair in August 2014.

In my element -- On the patio at Angelo's on 8th in West Des Moines doing my thing July 2014.
Photo courtesy of Adam Hawxby

Another cool venue -- Out in the country at Madison County Winery near St. Charles, IA enjoying the view July 2014.
Photo courtesy of Scott Lindsey

I'll play in your back yard -- Private parties rule! Part of a group photo at a Waukee, IA birthday party July 2014.

Love the summer heat -- Taking the Corona stage at Saints in West Des Moines July 2014.
Photo courtesy of Cherish Anderson

On the water -- Playing to boatloads of summer partiers at Latitude 41 at Saylorville Lake, the only floating bar and grill I have ever played.
Photo courtesy of Lysa Youngquist

Out at the lake -- Summer 2013 at Latitude 41 Bar & Grill at Saylorville Lake.
Photo courtesy of Adam Hawxby

Belting it out -- Lettin' it rip at The Front Row's annual Fat Tuesday party in 2013.
Photo courtesy of Adam Leming

Packin' the house -- An early 2013 show at Stormy's in Urbandale.

Why I do what I do -- It's all about family.  Aside from my family's talents and accomplishments, they are great people, and I am proud to be a part of their band.

Back in Beaverdale -- At Saints Pub & Patio, summer 2012 for the Des Moines Hoover High class of 1982 reunion party.
Photo courtesy of Kristen Easler Boyles

 Old rock stars -- Great to catch up on the old days with my buds from our band Rabbit Punch.  From left:  Jerry Lowe - lead vocalist, Greg "Red" Sinning - drums, myself on guitar and backing vocals, and Tim Evans - keyboards and backing vocals.  Met up at Red's birthday party, summer 2012.

Love the outdoors -- Playing an afternoon patio show at Chops Old Bank in Waukee, spring 2011.

My summer home -- Summer shows are parties on a patio. Shown here on the patio at the Front Row in Windsor Heights in 2010.
Photo courtesy of Craig Junkin

Download my music today -- "Leftovers: Adventures In Cellophane" and the rest of my discography is available for download here.

New and improved -- Better shape, better sound after dropping 50 lbs. in the summer of '07. Gained back that much and more before losing it again in 2014...

Happy to be here -- September 2007 photo marked the start of my 25th year of performing.

My biggest fan -- Music and relationships often don't mix, but Shannon's been with me over 30 years. Shown here on a sunset cruise off the coast of Maine for our 20th anniversary trip in September, 2007.

Another weird face... -- It either looks like I'm in a lot of pain or on the brink of pleasure while performing at my Halloween '07 Front Row show. Gotta work on taming my face.

Just for fun -- Jamming with my good friend, musician Sean Ryan, and his little wooden buddy (see above shoulder) after a summer '05 gig at the Iowa State Fair. If those beers could talk...

At home on stage -- Playing a night full of requests at Blue Moon in West Des Moines, February, 2009.

A special treat - Duet with daughter Dani Aceto.

The old alley - Ending the night with "Leaving Home" at the former B & B (now Talley's) in my hometown of Beaverdale, May '06. Their patio was once an alley where I used to run around as a kid.

I never eat before a gig (don't ask) - Attempting to eat my new microphone at a May '06 gig.

On the marquee - In front of the lineup at the former B & B.

Dani rocks - My daughter playing and singing in 2006 while she was still in high school. All grown up now and still rockin'.

The finished product -- "Chapters" was released in June '01.

Mike and his old guitar -- The old black Washburn was crushed by an elephant in '02.

Quality studio time -- Pictured here laying down vocals during a 2001 "Chapters" session.

From the way-back machine... Setting up with Jim Warner and Craig Young of The Warner Young Band sometime in the late 80's, as evidenced by my long-deceased '72 Stratocaster and those snazzy harvest gold draperies. Not pictured: the late, great John Coulter.