favorites and sources of inspiration:
Johnny Smith, Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Barney Kessel, Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Anita O'Day, BB King, Stan Getz, Joaquin Murphy, Buddy Emmons, Speedy West, Charlie Parker, Boots Randolph, Billie Holiday, Jimmy Day, Joe Maphis, Wes Montgomery, Wynonie Harris, Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, Urho Puuma, Dean Martin, Elvis, The Hurriganes, Jeremy Wakefield, Rudy Van Gelder, Kenny Burrell, Marti Brom, Hank Garland, Grady Martin, Hank Williams, Ike Turner, Ray Price, Tal Farlow, Ray Charles, Nieminen & Litmanen, Stanley Turrentine, Dave Biller, Noel Boggs, Ronnie Dawson, High Noon, Deke Dickerson, John D'Angelico, Paul Bigsby, Buck Owens, and.and.oh well, you get the idea!!
Gear:
D'Angelico New Yorker style archtop built by Juha Lottonen,
Centurion Hollowbody by Juha Lottonen,
1963 Bigsby T8 pedal steel,
1963 Sho Bud D10,
Standel 25L15 reissue.
Other interests:
Classic cruiser and custom bicycles ( ride'em Hoss!! )
