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I'm a guy from Texas that moved to California to do music. It's crazy the way that life takes it's little twists and turns. Whether it's life, love, music or business, I've lived through my beatings. I guess I learn the hard way. I know I'm not the only person out there that has a past but this is me telling you how it is when the dust settles in my life. I am an open book and I hope that people smile when they read the final chapter of my life story. However, I swear that sometimes I feel like there is a puppeteer with strings attached to my heart. Right when you think you've made it they yank the ever living shit out of those strings and it's enough to break most people's spirit. Somehow I've managed to take all those broken hearts and shattered dreams and turn them into something that I can use. My story began a long time ago but the relevant pieces to date began about two and a half years ago. I was in Dallas and surrounded by some of the greatest friends in the world but I walked away from the life I knew so well to follow an opportunity in L.A. and my path ever since has been interesting to say the least. It's amazing to me how it has all worked out though. I just had to keep breathing, sometimes day by day. I have a tendency to love and trust people more than I should which has been one of my greatest strengths as well as a blinding factor in my life. My goodwill and intentions have not always translated into the betterment of myself. In fact, there have been more times than not where those good intentions have left me hung out to dry because I never saw the impeding threats. Whatever the case, I'm not going to give up on the good in people and I'm not going to let this world take control of me. I think that faith, hope and love are the most important virtues that a person can embrace and I try to constantly rebuild those within myself. I have to admit that I have been known to carry quite a bit of sadness but it hasn't stopped me from believing in the power of the virtues that I hold so close to my heart. If it doesn't kill ya it's supposed to make you stronger right? My walk in life has taken me to hell and back and I know there is more to come from it but I am thankful to be where I am now. I am following a dream that I have had my entire life and I believe that I will get everything that I have ever wanted as long as I stay true to my heart. The good thing is that I am starting to feel alive again. It's kind of like letting your old self die in order to grow but you have to make yourself do it every day. I've had a lot of amazing people help me along the way and I haven't been the best friend back to all of them. If that's you and you're reading this, I'm sorry. I guess now I have to follow through with what I'm doing or I'm really going to let them all down. This whole thing might seem like a real downer but I've spent way too much time caring about the things in life that don't really matter. If you are lucky enough to have people that care about you, don't take them for granted. On the brighter side of things, I've had some great memories (that weren't left in the bottom of a bottle) and I've made new brothers in Earshot. After 2 years in the making we now have a very powerful record that will be available in stores across the U.S. in August 2008. Keep your eyes and ears open for it but make sure you bring a sweater in case you get goose bumps. I send all the best of my love back to everyone in Texas and especially to my brothers in Strangleweed. Kenny, you are my brother and I love you to death. Thank you for years of good times and rock n' roll. I am beginning to realize how short life really is and how important loved ones really are. So, take a look around and make sure to check out the videos on the bottom of my page, those are MY guitar heroes. And if this little ramble makes you think back on your life even for just a moment then it has served a good purpose. If you still don't get it, take a listen to the song "Amazing" by Aerosmith.
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Amazing - Get A Grip)I kept the right ones out
and let the wrong ones in,
had an angel of mercy
to see me through all my sins.
There were times in my life
when I was goin' insane,
tryin' to walk through the pain.And when I lost my grip
and I hit the floor
I thought I could leave
but couldn't get out the door.
I was so sick n' tired
of livin' a lie,
I was wishing that I would die.It's amazing,
with the blink of an eye
you finally see the light.
It's amazing
that when the moment arrives
you know you'll be alright.
It's amazing
and I'm saying a prayer
to the desperate hearts tonight.That one last shot's a Permanent Vacation
and how high can you fly with broken wings?
Life's a journey - not a destination
and I just can't tell just what tomorrow brings.You have to learn to crawl
before you learn to walk
but I just couldn't listen
to all that righteous talk.
I was out on the street
just tryin' to survive,
scratchin' to stay alive.It's amazing,
with the blink of an eye
you finally see the light.
It's amazing
that when the moment arrives
you know you'll be alright.
It's amazing
and I'm saying a prayer
to the desperate hearts tonight.(To all of you people out there
wherever you are - remember:
the light at the end of the tunnel
may be you.)
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