"To The Stars Through Difficulty" is the Motto of the state of Kansas where Bingo was born. This recording is his second solo release. "Ad Astra Per Aspera" consists of a few classic traditionals, a new musical composition for Elizabeth Cotten's "O Babe, It Ain't No Lie" and some original songs that he has written while living in Oregon, Texas, and on the road. All of the selections offer personal insight into the heart and mind of Bingo as he makes his way through the arduous process of becoming a journeyman drifter and ruminates upon the essences of Life...and Death. This is a thoughtfully crafted document about being human in an increasingly inhumane world. Bingo is also known for his critically acclaimed 1998 debut release, "Hom", and for his work with Portland, Oregon psycho-bluegrass champions Golden Delicious. He is currently playing with country-rock 'rounders The Freak Mountain Ramblers, and The Prairie Dogs, a string band featuring Neil Gilpin. He has also appeared as a featured guest musician on recordings by: The Holy Modal Rounders, Peter Stampfel, Richmond Fontaine, Fernando, Pete Krebs, Little Sue, Lynn Conover, Jim Boyer, Lisa Miller and others. BINGO has received glowing reviews for performance and recording in: The Rocket, No Depression, Option, The Oregonian, Alternative Press, In Music We Trust, Blue Navigator, and other fine press.