BIO:
When I was 3 years old, before I could actually complete sentences (still can't), I was writing songs. And here I am today, still with the mental capacity of a 3 year old but STILL writing songs and releasing albums. Who woulda thunk it. I started playing keyboards first, soon picked up the bass guitar, then 6 string, then anything that makes a sound. While the other kids were into video games, beer, and even drugs, I wrote songs and recorded them. That's about all I cared about. Keep in mind, this was BEFORE $99 bought you a guitar and an amp and everyone thought they were an artist. This was BEFORE we celebrated mediocrity and watched shows like American idol. This was when you wrote and performed music because it was in your blood. These days, besides my family, it's still my main focus. It was during those early years that my older brother turned me on to REAL bands like The Who, Yes, Black Sabbath, Rush, The Cars, The Police and um... THE BEATLES!! This fueled my creativity in a big way. I got my hands on a basic four track tape machine, (which remember were much harder to come by in those days) and began a journey to continue making music. I released my first solo album when I was 13 years old. That's when it REALLY started. There was no turning back. I became addicted to writing and recording music. We fast forward...
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Now with every recording, I try to improve the songwriting, the performances and the recordings themselves. I'm passionate about tones, sounds and what can be accomplished sonically. I've released TEN of my own albums, one live album, produced and worked with SO many other major and independent acts, secured two major recording contracts, two major publishing deals, and have been around the world several times playing my music and music by artists that I respect. I've recorded and toured with Ace Frehely, Adrian Belew, Crash Test Dummies to name a few... FUN!! I'm extremely grateful for what I've done. BUT REALLY I HAVENT EVEN STARTED YET.
If my songs sound familiar, it's likely because they are played in a bunch of films and television shows. Or maybe you've heard me on radio stations in the past and said "boy he's got a great face for radio"! Or just maybe you actually put facebook aside for one evening and came out to see me live and in person! How nuts would that be!! Regardless, this is what I do and always will. Thanks to all of you who have enjoyed my music over the years. I appreciate you more than you know. Keep coming out to the shows. Keep tuning in.. More music coming!!
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