 In 2004, after having signed with JDub Records, he released his first album, "Shake Off the Dust...Arise".At Bonnaroo 2005, Trey Anastasio of the band Phish invited him for a guest spot on his set.He also opened for a few Dave Matthews Band shows during their Summer 2006 tour, including guesting on the song Everyday at the 06.14.2006 Darien Lake show.