Austin-born, NYC-based musician Ricky Stein writes songs that seek to find spiritual common ground between the mesas of West Texas and the cobblestones of South Brooklyn. Titles such as "Night Shines On," "American Dreaming," and "The Great Empty" capture the energy of urban life in the modern era; latest single "Passenger" attempts to find hope and meaning in an uncertain future. All of these original compositions are delivered in an earnest baritone accompanied by acoustic guitar, harmonica, and a good-humored stage presence.