About Me
Born in Montreal and now making my home in Southern Alberta, music has become a huge part of my life. I've played guitar since I was 19, but only off and on until about 1992. That's when I made my performance debut. I've since added the harmonica, some bass and percussion instruments to my repertoire and I started writing songs in 1993.
Once I played before a live audience I was hooked. Three years later, I moved to Pincher Creek, AB and 2 years after that, co-founded the legendary band "Prairie Fusion." We rocked Southern Alberta for 8 years, playing anywhere and everywhere. We were known for quality performances featuring 3-part harmony, outstanding guitar-playing by Francis Krizan, and a sound that people could dance as well as listen to.
Prairie Fusion has now been lovingly put to rest and I've been a solo performer for over a year now, playing in lounges, coffee houses, folk clubs, and private events. My songwriting has evolved to the point where I feel very comfortable playing my tunes for audiences and knowing that eventually others will want to record them.
When I do shows now, I always try to engage the audience by bringing percussion instruments for them so they can get involved and play along. I find the energy coming from them is much more meaningful when they are an active part of the process.
I'm looking forward to another year of gigging, performing and writing. I'm also looking for the right situation to record a CD. If you like what you hear and you're interested in that aspect, let me know.
I write songs that are a blend of folk, rock, blues and country, sprinkled here and there with hints of jazz, celtic and latin flavors. I write about what inspires me, makes me laugh, and anything else that I think will work. I love making music and performing for people, and I hope they enjoy what I do.
Come out to one of the shows sometime and say hi....smiling
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2008 Gigs
March 14 - The Roadhouse, Claresholm, AB
March 15 - Darek's Pub, Pincher Creek, AB
March 21 - The Rum Runner, Coleman, AB
March 29 - Gitter's Pub, High River, AB
April 4 - Darek's Pub, Pincher Creek, AB
April 5 - Great Canadian Pub, Pincher Creek, AB
Apr. 11 - Fresh Start Bakery, Edmonton, AB
Apr. 18 - The Roadhouse, Claresholm, AB
May 9 - The Prickly Pear, Medicine Hat, AB
May 23 - The Legion, Pincher Creek, AB
May 30 - The Roadhouse, Claresholm, AB
May 31 - Twin Butte Country Store, Twin Butte, AB
June 7 Gitters Pub, High River, AB
June 13/14 Darek's Pub, Pincher Creek, AB
June 21 - Rotary Club "Pass The Gavel" Barbecue, Twin Butte, AB
July 10 - The Rotary Club, Pincher Creek, AB
July 11 - The Aud, Nanton, AB
July 12 - The Aud, Nanton, AB
July 18 - The Roadhouse, Claresholm , AB
July 31 - Far West Billiards, Spokane, WA
Aug. 1 - Pegasus Coffee House, Bainbridge Island, WA
Aug. 2-8 - PSGW Music Camp, Port Orchard, WA
