 He subsequently relocated to California, and signed a deal with EMI Publishing and a record deal with New West Records.In 2001, he released "The Truth About Us" on which he was supported by Ken Coomer, John Sirratt, and Jay Bennett, all of Wilco.Released in 2003, "Break Your Mother's Heart" featured Mike Campbell (guitar), Jim Keltner (drums), Jai Winding (piano), Greg Leisz (dobro), and Jilann O’Neill (backing vocals).