Unfortunately, it's very difficult to strap a piano around your neck and jump around. So, guitar was the next logical step. When I was 9, I saved up enough money to buy a really horrid guitar from Western Auto (yep, they used to have a little bit of everything). An older cousin, who turned me on to The Guess Who and Steppenwolf, showed me 3 chords and split for a date. I had to figure the rest of it out myself.
Somewhere along the way, I was exposed to Yes and The Who, and decided that the bass was my instrument (hey, just as cool with fewer strings).
There was the obligitory high school band (ARES), a few during college (GarField, So, Woodrat), the one that was way over the top (Trias), and somehow to my current band (The Rhythm Dawgs). Somewhere along the way I picked the guitar back up (but still enjoy the occasional visit to the lower end of the frequency spectrum.
I've also had the great fortune to get to play with some great folks along the way. Foghat, Steppenwolf, BTO, Head East (got the jam some Led Zep with them...too cool). I recently got to write and record with master vocalist Malford Milligan (Storyville, Double Trouble).
Most people that hear me describe my playing style as "...very Keith Richards influenced, but without all of the extra chemicals." I pride myself on being a strong rhythm player. Seems that most guitarists (at least here in Austin) have forgotten that you spend most of your time playing rhythm. Seems that a lot of them want to see just how many notes they can cram into a 4 minute song. If that's your style, then God bless ya'. It's just not for me.
I've carved out some space here so I can put some of my work that doesn't quite fit The Rhythm Dawgs out for public consumption. As things start rolling out of my home studio, they'll start making their appearance here. AC/DC Texas Style!
A little Texas style AC/DC we me and my brother Greg. Shot at The Roadhouse Bar & Grill in Round Rock, TX....our favorite hole-in-the-wall to play!
Santa Clara Vanguard
