Chapter 1: In the beginning
I was born in the previous millennium, and I'm not dead yet. Hatched in Pennsylvania, lived in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and California. Played trumpet and soprano bugle in bands and drum corps through my teens. Picked up my brother’s guitar, started writing songs, and it’s been downhill since. I also fiddle about on keyboards, harmonica, mandolin, and bass guitar when nobody’s paying attention.
Chapter 2: More music trivia
My dad sang me cowboy songs when I was little. The first song I remember on the radio was She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah), which we ridiculed mercilessly. The album that first inspired me was Heart of Gold. My first concert was the Eagles, supporting their first album, and opening for Yes. It cost $4.50. Those were the days. In 1981 I was in a band called Modern Cleaning that played Ramones and New York Dolls, as well as originals and punked up versions of Elvis & Beatles. I still perform my song But Not Tonight from that era, acoustic.
Chapter N: Playing around
A few years back I got inspired by some of the music going on - I remember especially Coachella 2004 with the Chili Peppers, Iggy Pop, White Stripes, Jack Johnson & more. My songwriting ramped up and I got the itch to perform. Not usually much on classes, I took some voice lessons and recording courses. I've been playing cafes, bars, & festivals from Oceanside to Ocean Beach (good song titile!) with occasional jaunts to Riverside & Orange Cos. I've played the SD County Fair, Balboa Park, Disneyland Hotel, Vail Lake Rersort, and E Street, 2Spoons, It's a Grind & Turquoise coffee houses. I've met some great people and get my best thrills when the music connects with a listener. Trying to make the world a little better place one song at a time!
To be continued...
