I play live at my local church as a part time job. Playing live is one of those things that most musicians view as the pinnacle of their career as music makers. For me it was always a release and a way to show what you've worked so hard on to people who are willing to hear it.

I started playing guitar around age 16. When I started I learned the usual "Christian" chords (ie.. G,C,D,Em) but I quickly got bored with just the "standards" that everyone else was playing. I was looking for something more in music, and that's when I first heard Leo Kottke playing a rendition of "Busted Bicycle" and I was hooked. Then I discovered Andres Segovia and became a fingerstyle guitarist. Since then I have become more of a composer and a guitar player and I have written many pieces, some of which I don't even remember.

I also play didgeridu a good bit, Ondrej Smeykal is my main influence along with Jake Duncan. My didge skills are not even close to my guitar skills but I enjoy it nonetheless, I'm always looking for ways to experiment and push myself musically, and the didge has certainly done that.

Leo Kottke, Jaco Pastorius, Doyle Dykes, David Russell, John Williams (the guitarist), Andres Segovia, Wes Montgomery, Rory Gallagher, Stephen Bennet, Erik Mongrain, Doc Watson, Beppe Gambetta, Tony McManus, Michael Hedges, Stefan Grossman, Bob Brozman, Mars Volta, Kaki King, John Fahey, Jerry Douglas, Jeff Beck, Jake Shimabukuro, Tommy Emmanuel, Earl Klugh, Mark Knopfler, Craig D'Andrea, Chris Whitely, Chris Proctor, Bryan Sutton, Tony Rice, Dan Crary, Brian Setzer, The Analogues, Yundi Li, Yo-Yo-Ma, Yes, Willy Porter, The Waybacks, Tim Stafford, Brendan Power, Sonny Landreth, Barber, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ravi Shankar, Preston Reed, Rahim Alhaj, Larry Pattis, Miles Davis, Stephen Bennett, Tim Stafford, Ondrej Smeykal, Jake Duncan

Fish Lake overlook near Richfield Utah, as well as a couple of places in West Virginia such as Plum Orchard lake.

A few fine handmade instruments, a Composite Acousitcs GXi Custom, a Metcalf Black Walnut and Lutz dreadnought, and a Lazy River Teardrop style Weissenborn. All 3 are amazing instruments and I am indebted to the fine luthiers who built them.

I also am the owner of a wonderful Chad Butler didge, it's a great friend and will accompany me for many years to come.

I love music firstoff, food, good times, sunshine, travelling, exploring, experimenting, church, I get bored easily so I always have to find something to do or else I go insane.