I play occasional local open mics, but I also play live over the internet using Paltalk and Second Life. "Virtual" performances are a good way to rehearse for live shows. On Paltalk, I use the nickname troubadour44 and I can be found in the live music rooms. On Second Life, my name is Picker Apogee and I have regular gigs every week. Look for me! ;-)

It gives the unknown artist a chance to get exposure and not have to worry about trying to get a record deal.

Classically trained violinist turned guitarist. I've been playing since age 17, about 30 years. For the first 20 years though, I was primarily playing electric guitar. It's only in the past few years that I've turned my attention to fingerstyle acoustic guitar.

For the past ten years: Stefan Grossman, Ton Van Bergeyk, Dick Fegy, John James, Lasse Johansson, Eric Schoenberg, Ton Engels, Dale Miller
Before that: Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, progressive rock

Love the mountains, any mountains. I once went to Phoenix, Arizona on a business trip and didn't want to leave! I love Arizona! Someday I'd like to visit a state in the pacific northwest ;)

2004 Martin OM28V guitar with K&K quantum trinity system, 2000 Lakewood M54 guitar with K&K quantum trinity system, Ultrasound 100DS2 amp, Behringer Eurorack MX 802A mixer, M-Audio Audio Buddy Mic Preamp, MXL 991 and Oktava MK-012-01 condenser microphones, Planet Waves NS, Shubb and occasionally use Kyser capos, Martin Fingerstyle SP Lights.

Thanks for reading AND listening! Feel free to comment on my music. I'd love to hear what you think.