After celebrating 30 years of Super XX Man and reuniting with Silver Scooter last month in Austin, I’m feeling profoundly grateful. Thank you all for your support, your kindness, and for singing, celebrating, and rocking with me. I appreciate everyone for your support!

Here's a few pics from a heck of a packed week in Austin, TX.

Super XX Man at The Aristocrat (with Shannon Halbrook far right)

Silver Scooter 2025!

 ‘Cup and String’ with Tyler and John playing bass! Totally awesome moment!

Enjoying the main stage at Hole in The Wall where it all began

Shawn and me

Silver Scooter opening for Mineral! 

Jeremy and me

Lots of good options

Travis and me

Beaty, John, Philip and me

Tom and no me

Shawn and Tyler

I show 4 copies of Rusted Hues remaining on Bandcamp and a few here as well. You will not see this announced on either website, but every purchase from here until it is sold out will include a free medium or large t-shirt. Just specify size when you order. I have blue, maroon, and green left.

Until next year my friends!

I just got home from Portland, OR. Cordon and I played a heck of a duo show as Super XX Man at Strum PDX. More on that show and the 30th Anniversary Celebration wrap-up soon. For now, I just want to ask, “Who Rocks You, Austin?” My friend Kristen once taught me the art of stage banter, and that was always her go-to line. Thanks, Kristen!

Anyway, I am so looking forward to seeing you this weekend! There’s a lot more planned since I last posted about the Silver Scooter reunion and Super XX Man show. Here’s an outline of everything happening:

Saturday, October 4th
I arrive in the afternoon and head straight to practice. So far, I’ve re-memorized lyrics for the following Silver Scooter songs:

Pumpkin Eyes

So Long

Goodbye

Tractor Pull

Regret Sets In

Holding the Flare

Long Fence (no lyrics, so that one was easy)

Albert Hall

Crash

New Orleans

That evening, I’ll be headed to a concert where I understand Silver Scooter will play a few songs! Here are the details:

Sunday, October 5th
Super XX Man plays a matinee with Chris Simpson’s project, Mountain Time. The show is free and starts at 4 p.m. Super XX Man does a mean version of “Goodbye”—but I think I’ll let Silver Scooter handle that one (and maybe a few others, too). This should be a wonderful afternoon of music. I’m especially looking forward to hearing Mountain Time. They have two incredible albums you can check out here. I will have some of the last remaining copies of the Rusted Hues LP for sale! I'm bringing a few tees as well. They will be priced to sell people!

Monday, October 6th
Not much planned, though I imagine we’ll all be wetting our whistles at The Hole in the Wall, where Silver Scooter once played their “Last Show Ever.” Mineral might even be there, too! Hint Hint!

Tuesday, October 7th
The main event! I believe this show is sold out, which is why I’ve mentioned the other opportunities above to catch some Silver Scooter and Mineral too. There will be no excuse not to have an answer for, “Who Rocks You, Austin?”

Lots of news to share!

Super XX Man is getting back on the road soon, and my old band, Silver Scooter, has been asked to open for the fabulous Mineral. For me, they pretty much defined what people like to call Emo music. We’ve been friends ever since they practiced in John Hunt’s (Silver Scooter’s bassist) garage back in 1995. John used to joke, “Mineral is emo and Silver Scooter is more tickle-me emo.”

The first tour stop is Sunday, August 24 at the Halfway Club in San Francisco. I’ll do a solo Super XX Man set as part of a Sunday Songwriters Session that day—a fun and much-needed bit of community building for me. Here are the details:

After that, I’m heading to Portland for a show at Strum Guitars on Saturday, September 27 with Arthur C. Lee and my dear friend Jared Mees from Tender Loving Empire. This one will be a semi-full band performance.

And finally, I'm headed to Austin, TX in October for these two events:

This Sunday matinee will begin with Chris Simpson's (Mineral frontman) project Mountain Time, followed by Super XX Man (with Jason and Cordon), ending in what is sure to be a fairly loose and spontaneous Silver Scooter jam. Call it a warmup for this event:

So excited about this! Hope to see some of you there. And remember, I still have some rarities and t-shirts left in the store! All orders for the rest of August ship with a free solo LP - either Scott Songs Vol. II or Little Tiny Things.

I've opened up a new store on the website. I've got a few extra copies of releases from over the years, including some by Silver Scooter, an old band called Raspberry, and of course, Super XX Man. I want this store to feel like a true pop-up with new stuff “popping up” whenever I come across it. What inspired this? Honestly, a trip to see my mom. We were cleaning out her garage and I found a box labeled “For Scott.” It had at least one of everything I've ever done including some cassettes labeled “Merry Christmas Album” by Tom and Scott. I have no recollection of making that one!

Super XX Man had a song on Sorta Heavy Metal called “Packages.” Good things truly do come in all kinds of packages! Stop by the store and say hello! And if you don't see a t-shirt size, let me know as I'll be making more.

Journal Entry, July 20, 2025

I left my mom’s apartment in Lewiston, ID, this morning at 5:30 a.m. and arrived at Sea-Tac around 8:30. Now I’m sitting on the plane, waiting to head home to San Francisco, marking the official end of this little tour. Like all good things, this must come to a pause—at least for now. I’m stuck on the tarmac, eager for maintenance to release our plane. The captain gets on the intercom every 15 minutes with the same line: “Well folks, should be just about another 10 minutes before maintenance can release us for departure…” Whatever. The loving embrace of my wonderful family will just have to wait a little longer.

Before our Portland show at Turn! Turn! Turn! last month, the band studied and learned between 18 and 20 songs on our own. Then we came together for two days of rehearsal after I flew up to Portland. The first day was revealing—it showed us what worked and what needed fine-tuning. The second rehearsal was brutally hot, but also full and deeply satisfying. By the time we hit the stage at Turn! Turn! Turn!, we were pretty dialed in. It was a great show, no doubt.

After that, we all went our separate ways until this month’s mini-trip to Pendleton, OR, and Moscow, ID.

In Pendleton, the band met up in what Adam calls “The Jazz Club.” It’s a members-only space that was totally disheveled and trashed—in the best possible way. We rehearsed there, then headed to the park and played two sets, running through more than 20 songs—including a smoking-hot rendition of the Silver Scooter classic “Goodbye,” which Jason and Cordon really pushed for. They also requested some very early Super XX Man tunes like “And I Again,” “Beaty Take Me Home,” and “The Destroyer.” I threw in “Garage Apartment” for good measure. The band sounded great, and we really celebrated the Pendleton community. Around 300 people were spread out on the lawn. We mingled between sets. I chatted with a guy—also named Scott—also from Clarkston, and we bonded over that. During the second set, I asked the crowd to come say hi after the gig, buy a record, and give us tips on where to shop the next day. They came through with great suggestions, and we hit the town the following day. Cordon scored a really nice Western shirt with pearly snaps, which he totally rocked in Moscow.

Photo Credit: Cordon Simons

Our final show—Thursday night at Humble Burger—was amazing in nearly every way. Well… almost every way. Ali wasn’t with us this time—except in spirit—because she’s busy making a movie (which you can check out and support here). I decided to arrange the set chronologically, starting with “The Destroyer.” Cordon had arcade game samples ready to go for that one. As the set progressed, it hit me. 30 years is a lot of music to get through. I jokingly told the audience, “I just hope the songs get less selfish as we go on.” They did because the songs on the new album, Rusted Hues, are deeply rooted in empathy.

By some stroke of luck—or maybe cosmic alignment—the show felt perfect from the first chord. Sweat poured, the stage banter was on point, and my mom even sat up front and off to the side, singing harmony and clapping along! She’s turning 85 this year and still roadies for us—right up until bedtime at 1 a.m.

Photo Credit: Wendy Trigsted

Photo credit: Mary Stone (Inland360)

I could hear Adam drumming right behind me, his harmonies echoing off the tile wall. He was in fine form all night—crazy good! Jason was rock solid on bass, Cordon was practically jumping out of his shoes to my left, and Tony, on my right, made sounds on his guitar that floated all over the transformed dining space. They might’ve even floated back to the kitchen to make a burger. Tony truly is the wild card in the band. I really can't thank these guys enough for their hard work.

L to R: Jason, Cordon, Tony, and Adam

The opening acts were nothing short of great. Simeon only had time for three songs due to a delayed start, but his two originals were strong, and his cover of Wilco’s “In a Jar” had the young crowd singing along. Kickbox was amazing, too—reminded me of Butterglory from the ’90s, with killer vocals and fuzzy bass. I really hope they keep playing. They deserve more attention, and we need to hear more from them!

I’m happy to share that there’ll be a couple more shows—one in Portland in late September and another in Austin, TX, in October. Details coming soon!

It’s baseball season, and you know what that means—time for a doubleheader!
Super XX Man hits the road this week, playing Pendleton, OR on Wednesday, then rolling into Moscow, ID on Thursday. It’s bound to be hot in both towns—and I’m not talking about the weather, folks. The full five-piece band is coming, and we are on fire!

Check out this nice piece from Inland 360 to whet your appetite.

I last played a solo show in Pendleton about seven years ago, and it was fabulous. Before that, the only show I’d ever seen there was Willie Nelson and Family at the Rodeo Grounds in 2002. My dad called me up in Portland and said, “Scotty, I’ve got tickets to Willie. Can you make it? He’s playing with Ray Price.” I thought, “Hot damn, yes!”

I jumped in my 1995 Nissan pickup, windows cranked down, something surely blaring from the cassette deck. As I left the city behind, I melted into the stunning landscape of the Columbia River Gorge. When I arrived, thanks to my dad’s Pepsi distributor connection, we had amazing seats. Ray Price sounded beautiful, though a little worn around the edges vocally. My dad reminded me that Ray was the first to hire Willie to play bass in his touring band. I remember Ray singing “Night Life” and “For the Good Times.” Willie was, of course, Willie—his band never disappoints.

We stayed at the Red Lion and cooled off in the pool on a hot summer day. The next morning at breakfast, my dad said, “Scotty, there’s Ray Price over there. Go introduce yourself.” He was sitting with one other guy. Before I could even look up, my dad was already on his way over to say hello and get an autograph. That was just who he was—never missed a chance to connect with someone. That trip ended up being one of the last truly spontaneous and awesome adventures I had with my dad. I'll be thinking of him when I drive from Portland to Pendleton on Wednesday.

Here’s some video from last week’s San Francisco house concert, including “Box Store”—for you, Dad.

“Box Store”

“Sparrow”

“Rusted Hues”

“A Raw Good Seed”

Quick Bandcamp update: 10 copies of “Rusted Hues” available as of this writing. Treat yourself to a new LP. It's summer!

SXXM Rehearsal in Portland, OR. Photo by Tony

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support the official release show at Turn! Turn! Turn! in Portland. The heat was stifling—and so was the shredding. Tony played his guitar with a small electric fan and still couldn’t stay cool.

Next show is Saturday, July 5 in San Francisco. It’s a house show, and if you’d like to attend, please send an email to music@superxxman.net. Thanks! After that, we’re heading to Pendleton, OR (July 16) and Moscow, ID (July 17). 

There are still LPs available on Bandcamp, and we’ll have a few with us at the shows too.

Super XX Man doesn’t get many reviews these days, but every once in a while an email comes through that just blows my mind.

Here’s a recent message from Matt:

"I'm up in Tahoe, and this is going to sound absurd, but it was quiet, I was about to take a walk, and then I remembered a song I was really into a long time ago that I'd heard somewhere—on Sound Opinions, or maybe All Songs Considered. Something about the weather this afternoon was exactly like it was when I first heard the song, and I was standing in the exact same spot. So I took a minute, dug deep, and came up with the name of the band—then found the song (‘Collecting Stones’).

I also remember that shortly after I heard it, I put it on and sang it to my daughter, who must’ve been about one or two at the time. I can’t believe that much time has passed. She’s seventeen now. I think of it—and her—and my heart still has the same feeling it did back then.

I’m a little ashamed to say that life, parenting young kids, etc., got in the way of me getting more into your music beyond that one song."

Matt gave me permission to share his words, and he asked me to correct the song title to “Collecting Rocks”—but I didn’t want to. Something about the way he remembered it feels like a perfect reminder that music has the power to reach people in deep and personal ways, regardless of the actual title.

I’ll be playing “Collecting Stones” at the house show in SF, which Matt will be attending with his family. Thank you, Matt.

Here’s a live version of “Collecting Rocks” from our show at Turn! Turn! Turn!, recorded on Sunday, June 8.

As you probably know, Rusted Hues, the new Super XX Man album, is out now. It’s the 19th release since I started this whole thing back in 1995, and honestly, it feels like one of the most personal records I’ve made. I put this one together with a bunch of old friends and bandmates, and I’m really proud of what we created. Big thanks to Ali, Tony, Adam M., Adam S., Josh, Tom, and Shawn. And a special shout-out to Jason and Cordon — two fantastic guys who’ll be joining the live band.

We’re playing a few shows to celebrate — kind of a “world tour” by our standards, since we don’t get out too much these days:

Saturday, June 8 – Turn! Turn! Turn!, Portland, OR
Show starts at 4:30pm. We’ll be playing as a six-piece: me, Ali, Adam, Tony, Jason, and Cordon. Expect songs from the new album plus a good handful of classics from the past 30 years — a proper celebration of the ol’ double X man. Ali will open with what’s sure to be a sweet solo set.

July 5 – House Show, San Francisco

July 16 – “Wednesdays in the Park” presented by Pendleton Parks & Rec and St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton, OR
6–8pm, all ages! Bring a blanket, hang out, enjoy a summer evening. Food and drinks available on site.

July 17 – Humble Burger, Moscow, ID
All ages. Time TBD.

Rusted Hues is available now on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms. I’d love it if you gave it a listen, picked up a copy, or passed it along to a friend. There’ll be a small number of LPs at each show. About 20 copies are still up on Bandcamp — once they’re gone, that’s it.

Listen & Buy: [Bandcamp]
Follow: [Instagram]
Listen: [Spotify] [Apple Music]

Thanks so much for supporting this music over the years. I really hope to see you out there.

One more thing — I got a lovely note last week from Chris at If It Be Your Will. He invited me onto his podcast to talk about Rusted Hues and 30 years of making music as Super XX Man. I usually don’t listen back to these things, but I did this time — and I actually really enjoyed it. Chris is a thoughtful interviewer who clearly knows my work, and the whole conversation was a pleasure. Give it a listen if you're curious!

Photo by Christina Wenger

The new album is out today! Whether you're streaming or spinning vinyl, we've got you covered. Don't be shy—come and get it!

Cover Art by Sarah Heller

Here's a link to our favorite streaming platforms:

Super XX Man on Spotify

Super XX Man on Apple

Super XX Man on Bandcamp

Join us in Portland, OR on Sunday, June 8 at 4:30 PM for a special live show at Turn! Turn! Turn! We'll be performing with a super double fantastic six-piece band, playing songs from the new album along with favorites spanning 30 years. We can’t wait to share it with you!

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Thanks so much to everyone who placed an early pre-order—you should have received your copies by now! While the lathe-cuts have sold out, there are still about 27 LPs available on Bandcamp.

Mark your calendars: we’re hosting a listening party for the new album on May 18. I’ll be giving away a signed test pressing during the event, so be sure to sign up here to join in!

Two singles, “Broken Bird” and “Rusted Hues,” are out in the world and ready for your ears. You can find them on Spotify and Apple Music—please give them a listen and share with your friends!

If you're in the Portland area—or just looking for a good excuse to travel—Super XX Man will be performing live at Turn! Turn! Turn! on Sunday, June 8 at 4:30 PM. We'll be playing much of the new album, plus all the classics. The talented Ali Wesley will kick things off with a solo set before joining the band for the main show. It promises to be a rare and wonderful afternoon of live music.

The live lineup will feature:

Scott Garred (vocals/guitar/ukulele)

Ali Wesley (vocals/flute)

Adam Mack (drums)

Tony Moreno (atmospheric bliss)

Jason Brint (bass)

Cordon Simon (guitar, keys, melodica)

If you love the new singles, please help spread the word—share them on social media, tag your friends, and let folks know Super XX Man is back with new music. Every bit of support makes a huge difference. Thank you!