Rory is an award winning singer-songwriter with soulful undertones of folk, pop, and Americana. Los Angeles based with east coast and Chicago roots, he has played over 550 clubs, colleges, and festivals. He opened for Luke Brindley, James Maddock, Eric Andersen, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Craig Bickhardt, Mutlu, Todd Carey, and Curtis Peoples. His songs have been featured on an album with Emmylou Harris, John Oates, Neko Case, Cyndi Lauper, and Shelby Lynne. Rory has a strong presence on satellite, internet, and college radio, as well as NPR. In addition to winning awards through Indaba Music, CD Baby, and more, he was picked as songwriter of the week by American Songwriter Magazine.