Who am I?
One of my earliest musical memories is of hanging out on the living room floor in the late 1960’s, at around 6 or 7 years old with my younger sisters while our regular babysitter sat cross-legged with her acoustic guitar playing Joan Baez and Bob Dylan songs to keep us occupied. It worked – I’ve been occupied by music ever since!
Then came second grade piano lessons, self taught rock guitar in junior high, classical piano training early in high school, forays into jazz based prog-rock keyboard. Back to classical for a time, folk music around the campfire, rock bands, jam bands, folk, blues, funk, boogie, R&B and soul bands, theater orchestras, songwriting.
On the side, worked around a career as a self-employed Surveyor and deeply loved wife and children (all musicians in their own right!), music has always been an anchor, a magnet, a passion. I never claimed to be the prodigy that leaves you blown away and speechless. But I do claim to be a competent, versatile player combining heartfelt, soulful delivery with the chops to convey the emotion behind the tune of the moment.
I perform solo, or with various duos, trios, full bands, on keyboard and guitar. Particular strengths in ensemble work include the ability to sit in/fill in with just about any band and genre at the drop of a hat, knowing how and when to sit back in the mix and how and when to improvise a rockin’ expressive lead. I take the business side of music seriously; arrive at every gig punctually and prepared, sober and appropriately attired.
Influences are far too many to list, but for an idea of the breadth, they range from Bob Dylan to Led Zepplin, Richard Thompson to Keith Emerson, Tom Waits to Dr. John, Paul Simon to Chick Corea, The Doors to The Band, Bruce Hornsby to Muddy Waters …. and on and on….
Current solo performances are generally acoustic guitar/vocal with a mix of popular and “B-side” covers and original music, blending folk, rock and blues for a very enjoyable listening experience, always tailored for the demographic of any given room. Full band projects are upbeat, highly danceable, entertaining shows.
I love music, and I love sharing my passion for it …
Contact me for bookings, you won’t be disappointed!