I started singing in the local clubs of the Princeton/Trenton area in 1999 with my first band NewRelic, playing a mix of original and cover songs. It was the summer of 1999 that I bought my saxophones and my first set of harmonicas, determined to learn and play all those great solos, while channeling breath into music. Since the NewRelic years I have performed with many bands including Crosseyed Carrie, Chaser, and Lipstick continuing to play many of the same clubs and a growing list of new venues. If I am not out playing somewhere on the weekend I will be out supporting one of the many other great local bands.
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Musician
I play the diatonic harmonica (better known as the blues harp), the tenor and alto saxophone, and sometimes electric and acoustic guitar, but my main passion is singing and creating and recreating music. I like to express some of my life experiences in songwriting, but I get alot of satisfaction singing and playing my instruments in a cover band as well.
Bands
These are some of the bands I have performed with over the years.
Other stuff
Okinawan Kempo, Harleys, skating, water skiing, snow skiing, supporting local bands, coors light, tequila, club soda with lime, shooting pool, American Mensa, West Windsor Plainsboro High School-Class of 1981, New Jersey Institute of Technology-Electrical Engineering, IEEE, Professional Engineer, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Teaching for the Princeton Review, Trains, Carousel Horses, Seaside Heights, The River, Bs+MC, Simon Simple, and a whole lot of other sordid interests that you really need to ask me about . . .
