This site offers an opportunity for me to share some of the tunes that I enjoy playing with my friends here is Michigan, including Bruce Ling and Bill Van Vugt.  I will be updating the site with new recordings as often as possible. As is the case with this current batch, some postings will be finished pieces. Others will be works-in progress. All will be offered at no charge in the sincere hope of fostering an ongoing conversation with other musicians and lovers of acoustic music. To that end, please drop me a note with your thoughts on what you hear. I can be reached by email  or at 1563 Jefferson, Muskegon, Michigan 49441. This site could never have happened without the help of two very special people:   First, my brother, Tony. who has always been incredibly generous with loads of excellent advice about recording technique, equipment, and especially artistic sensibility. He even contributed a lot of the cool artwork! Thank you, Tony. And, most importantly, my beautiful wife and dearest friend, Susan. She is eternally encouraging, nurturing, wise, patient, helpful, and loving. And, amazingly, she never complains about the interminable racket in our basement! I love her very much. Thank you for stopping by! Nick Kroes

Listen to all the selections This will stream all of the tunes posted on this site in mono for dial-up, or in way-better stereo for those with high-speed connections. The music should start fairly soon after you click the link. If it doesn't work, you may need to install Real Player. More Info.