Member Since: 24/01/2007
Band Website: www.angelfire.com/nj/perception
Band Members: I perform mostly solo, but there are several talented musicians with whom I regularly associate. Among these are Greg Schrier and George Gregory, the respective bass player and drummer in my band, GOOD MEDICINE. I also perform occasionally with The Legendary Ted The Fiddler, the remarkable Guy Petersen, the lovely and talented Janet Parker, the ever-entertaining Mark Hansen and many others. So actually, bands kind of morph in and out for me. I like it that way.
Influences: My perception of Jesus has been a big influence on me. But don't let that throw you off. My perception of Jesus is much different that most people's. I'd be happy to discuss it with you, as long as you have an open mind. However, I'm sure this site means musical influences. Early on I was exposed to the music my parents had around. We had one of those console "hi-fi"s, with radio tuner and little album storage bin. It was filled with soundtracks to musicals, a few comedy albums from people like Bill Cosby, and various Christmas albums by people like Perry Como. I liked it all, but they also had some Nat King Cole which may have been the first stuff that really got me interested. I started piano lessons when I was 7, so I was also exposed to a lot of classical music and I loved that too. My first transistor radio, the kind with the single earphone, exposed me to much of the music of the late 50's and early 60's. Then THE BEATLES happened. They are absolutely the single greatest influence on my musical life. I appreciate and respect a wide range of artists, though, and continue to strive to educate myself musically, although I lean towards world music and the stuff you just don't get on the commercial airwaves, video or audio. I continue to create music in some capacity. It's when I feel most at peace with myself.
Sounds Like: Sounds like? Jeez, that's tough one. When I'm playing my own stuff, I'm kind of a cross between John Sebastian and Keb Mo. Yea, that's a little strange, huh?
Record Label: indie
Type of Label: Indie