Member Since: 5/23/2005
Band Website: donconoscenti.com
Band Members: This Custom Adamas Elite was a gift from Ovation and the Emergenza folks when I went to Germany as the first Emergenza "Acoustic Hero".
Most of the "Arsenal". My Everett "Laurel" on the left
My Mermer Kona Steel. "Kula Kika"
I've worked with some of the world's finest, but I typically play (or fake) most, if not all of the instruments on my recordings including: 6 String Acoustic & Electric Guitar, 12 String Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Steel Guitar (acoustic & electric), Harmonica, Trap Drums, Hand Drums, Percussion, Recorder, Pan Pipes, Didgeridoo, Piano, Flutes, Mandolin, Water Jug, Wine Bottles, Banjo, Trumpet, 2nd Fiddle, 1st Chair, Folding Chair, Keyboards, Washboards, Italian Cowbell (the finest tone). On my Paradox of Grace cd Bill Braatz plays drums on most of the tracks. He's brilliant. My beloved friend John Kurgan on the east coast helps me get most of my things recorded. Dear friend Don Richmond helps me record when i'm home in the San Luis Valley. Kent Everett builds my Acoustic 6 Strings. Rich Mermer builds my Kona Acoustic Steels. Michael Kelly Guitars built my electric hollow body "Vibe". Martin Funmaker made my Native Flutes, Godin built my 12 String Acoustic Electric and Om made my 5 String Banjo. I'm also grateful to have endorsements with D'addario Strings, Fishman Pickups, Pick Up The World Pickups and Kyser Capos.
Here I'm playing another Mermer Kona Lap Steel, "Kahu"... photo by Melissa Bugg.
Influences: Earth, Air, Fire and Water
Sounds Like: If you figure it out please let me know...
Record Label: Cogtone Records
Type of Label: Indie