Welcome!
Biography edit
Born July 6, 1981. First musical exposure was playing trumpet in 5th grade. Switched to tuba in 9th grade for the rest of high school.
Began playing guitar at age 13. Spent college career performing with jazz ensemble, while playing blues with side groups.
B.A. Degrees in English and Psychology, M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Gear edit
Ovation multi-hole acoustic. 1996 Fender Stratocaster, S-S-H and coil tap. 1999 Fender Stratocaster, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in Bridge.
Vox Valvetronix 50 watt 2x12" amplifier. 1962 Harmony 45 watt tube amplifier.
Not a lot of effects, Ibanez Weeping Demon wah, occassionally used Digitech effects processor.
Currently assembling tools and parts to build stompboxes and tube amplifiers, set to be completed by Summer 2007.
Style edit
My experience performing is primarily in blues and jazz. I have studied every style of popular guitar and am quite comfortable in any setting, from thrash to honky tonk.
Musical Influences edit
Eddie Van Halen, Djanjo Reinhart, Wes Montgomery, Billy Corgan, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Danny Gatton, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Slash, Santana, Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield.