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About Me

First I'd like to say thank you for stopping by the page and checking me out. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Who am I? I am a singer/songwriter/Musician. I play guitar, piano, bass with more concentration and passion placed on vocals. My taste of music is very wide spread. I enjoy everything from Rock, Alternative, Contemporary, Classical, some hip-hop and Rap. I also enjoy some of the current and last 10 years of country music. I like music that has something to say, not just something to fill space with.
I recorded the 5 song EP in Nashville, TN with the great Producer William Smith and The Tyler Music Group. Inc. The songs above are the final mixes. All of the songs were written by me musically and lyrically, but the studio musicians in Nashville did an amazing job bringing my songs to life. Thank you guys so much...can't wait to work with you again.
The song "Let it Be" was produced by the very talented Julian Marsh. I've always wanted to put together a happy dance tune and Julian was perfect for helping me put this one together. Please leave me your comments by clicking on the comment link for each song.
I am also very much into photography and want to learn more in that field of artistic expression. I've placed a few of my photos in my photo album "My Photography" Take a look and let me know what you think. Some are the original photos that I took and then others are the transformed versions that I love creating from the originals.

I enjoy meeting new people who won't judge me because of my spiritual beliefs. People are people; each with our own struggles, success, and stories. I could be more like you than you would ever know! Take the time to say hello and get to know me...here's a brief introduction:
I grew up in Tower Hill, IL...if you know where that is; I'm sorry. Just Kidding...well, sort of. Actually it holds a lot of wonderful memories for me and still has some of my family and friends held captive.
Right after graduating from Tower Hill High School, I joined the army and spent time in Fort Knox, KY and Fort Carson, CO...worked on the M1A1 tanks. I went to college at Mid-Continent Bible College in Mayfield, KY and served as Associate Pastor of Youth and Music at a few area churches during that time. I also played bass for a band called Fourth Watch and did several live performances over a couple radio stations in and around Paducah, KY during my time at college.
After living in Illinois, Colorado, Kentucky, Florida, and a winter in Tucson, AZ I now live in Richmond, VA...been here for 4 years now. I'd love to make the move to Nashville, TN at some point in my life...hopefully sooner rather than later!
I have performed in many different venues and have performed throughout the U.S. and even performed 4 years ago on The Norwegian Spirit Cruise ship.
I'm looking forward to making 2008 a busy year and doing more than I've ever done before. Now that I've finished recording this EP, I can't wait to get a full project together and I'm expecting great things ahead. Please be a part of this journey with me and follow me from the very beginning. I will keep new information going up on this page so it's your one stop to get all the latest news. Prayz Up!

My Interests

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Member Since: 12/2/2006
Band Website: This would be it! " This would be it!
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Here's a recent video of me singing Hollywood's Not America at a local church called Richmond Community Church in Richmond, VA. I hope you enjoy it...let me know what you think!

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Influences:

JESUS CHRIST is the one that I try to let influence me the most. He is my Lord and Savior...in Him I put my hope and trust. I was licensed ordained as a minister back in 1999 and have served as an Associate Pastor of Youth & Music in a few different churches. My relationship with Jesus is first and foremost and I hope the music reflects that relationship. Get over Religion already and know Jesus!
The Bible is also a huge source of influence in my life...God's inspired Word.
Basic, Instructions, Before, Leaving, Earth.

There are so many artists and bands that have influenced me through the years. Old Metallica kicked it all off for me as a guitar player at the age of 13. Ozzy, Led Zep, Kansas, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Guns-N-Roses, Pantera, and a lot of other older bands were very influential for me.
Now it's bands like Alter Bridge, Alice in Chains, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Creed, Disciple, John Mayer, Clutch, and many independent bands/artists that I keep discovering.

Josh Groban inspires me as a vocalist to reach for more.
And I totally Love the Band DISCIPLEBut that could be because I've opened for them twice back in the day when I played bass for Fourth Watch out of Paducah, KY
I could go on and on with bands and artists that I like, but like I said in the about me section...I really like bands and artist's that Have something to say in their songs. Or if it's just instruments, I really like a good groove...something to make you sway or just move.

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Record Label: The Tyler Music Group, Inc. Nashville, TN
Type of Label: Indie