We're friends--met a few months ago. He has already invited me to hang out with his friends at his home, shared personal information about his family and himself, shared his fears about his music and career, and tells his roomies that he hopes I'll attend the gigs. I know I'm still in the friend zone because music is his passion. I'm the "cool chick" who knows not to get in the way of creativity. He knows that and respects me for it. He always speaks to me before gigs and I'm the first person he comes to see afterward. Should I think he might be more interested than friends or at least thinking about it? He also returns texts immediately after I've sent one. I have complete access to him.

Maybe, and what level or even type of interest is another thing.

Perhaps a silly idea, start hanging out more and ask him