I used to live in Braintree MA because that is where I and my family are from. I used to live in Nyack NY where I crossed paths with some of the most mindful people with whom I wish to stay friends with for eternity. I moved there to play music and in doing so, realized a lot about myself and what my intentions are to do with this time on this Earthly plain. Currently, I live in Warwick NY with my family.
Currently, I teach guitar, bass, the drums, and music theory in various locations throughout New York. If you would like to receive instruction for guitar, bass, or drums please contact me and we will work something out. I book bands at The Pearl River Hotel as well, so if you would like to play there please contact me and we can discuss the details.
Music is my passion. Music is my life. I love to play, listen to, record, go out to see, rant about, and love music. My influences are many famous artists and bands, but I have been most influenced by the people that I have played with, talked with, and hung out with who have like minds and ideas regarding this magnificent subject.
I play many instruments and sing but consider myself only a musician. Not a guitarist, not a bassist, not a songwriter, not a drummer, not a mandolin player, not a vocalist, not a keyboardist, but simply a musician. I have filled these roles before in many bands but do not see the point in nailing myself down into one of these roles. If the music is right, and the people are right, then I will play whatever instrument and role in which I am needed. Then, not only will I fill that role, but I will own it.
I am not a hired gun, I am a band member. I will only play music I believe in and have fun doing. Is not that what it is all about? Believing in what you are doing, having fun doing it, and making that your career. That seems so simple, but I am aware that this takes time, suffering, sacrifice, dedication, compromise, and integrity. All of the fore-mentioned is something have done, and will continue to do to make my life what I want it to be.
Below, are videos of the music that I have performed with the various projects I have played with over the past year. I believe that you will know nothing about a musician until you see them live. You can feel my presence, my passion, and my talent by watching these videos. However, that only gives you the beginning of that feeling. You will get the entire thing when you are physically on-stage or in the audience. I truly love playing more than anything in the world and that fact is very apparent when you witness it.
Live @ The Cutting Room in NYC performing our version of A little help with my friends with Sabrina Stone, Chris St. Hilaire, and Phil Selesnick
