Us And The Otters

is Michael Ahart

I have enjoyed music all my life. I can credit two of the reasons to my oldest brother, David. He was learning piano, and looking up to my brother and being 4 years old, I wanted to learn too. The same brother became an audiophile. I had access to the greatest music of the '70s, from the Beatles, Stones and CSNY to Elvis Costello, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads and Pink Floyd.  I started writing songs in my teens and have never stopped. I write impulsively, so my songs are often quirky – but that might be what makes them different. I'm OK with that!

I live with my wife and cats in the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia, USA.  I love music.