Well, here it is....
I grew up in north Louisiana, Monroe to be exact. I've been
involved in music since a wee little boy thanks to my wonderful music loving
parents, who exposed me to a vast array of music- This being your finest of
vocal quartets like the Statler Brothers or the pickin's of the one and only
Chet Atkins. But seriously, thanks to my older brother I was given the gift of
knowing exactly who Gene Simmons was.. before the thought of reality shows like
Family Jewels (which is pretty funny) and the great Lynyrd Skynyrd and all your
favorite rock/blues/soul/ etc, etc, music.
I played saxophone in school and even made it my major in college, while at the
same time, spending my nights and weekends playing bass and guitar in various
bar bands.
I moved to Nashville in 2001, leaving my hometown to pursue my passion of
playing/writing/recording. I've certainly been fortunate since my move and have
played with several recording artists since my move such as: Tracy Byrd, Travis
Tritt, James Burton, The Box Tops, Tanya Tucker and Rhett Akins to name a few.
In 2005 I signed a record deal with Sony Nashville for my band Stone. We
recorded a record only to be let go later from our contract as a result of their
corporate merger with BMG that significantly downsized their artist roster as
well as their employees.
I'm currently on the Road with Tracy Byrd and have been member of his band for
over 4 years now. I've been able to play on some great independent records and
great songwriters' demo recordings, which is my true passion, recording. I'm
also playing with Capital Records artist, Jedd Hughes, and my bands, The Levees
and Swamp Rat. We are currently working on a record in my studio, Studio on the Ridge, for
The Levees and Swamp Rat.
The studio is also available for record projects, demos, overdubs and any mixing/editing needs.
Peace and Love!!
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Aden jamming in the French Quarter, New Orleans
THE LEVEES.
ME IN A L.A. STUDIO WITH TRACY BYRD.