That is a very long discussion.

Yes, I play live at venues that allow original music. My all time goal is to play Austin City Limits and The Imperial Theatre in Augusta, GA This is what I want to do...

.I would prefer to write.

I started in the late 60's and into the early 70's with original songs coming from myself, and members of a band called "Five Bum Train" out of Tacoma/Puyallup Washington. "The Bummers" a group of friends that loved to play music and have a good time developed into a life long friendship. After moving to Georgia I stopped playing music altogether. Never far from music but not involved or playing, I always seemed to have songs in my head. Who knows how many have been lost. A revelation one night brought me back into music composition once more and Ippie Music was created. Since then I have been trying to make up for lost time at a frantic pace. Self taught and playing all the instruments by ear can be a blessing and a curse. Each new song is hopefully bringing something new to the table of listening. All genres are likely to be used. Only my musical ability separates me from the songs I hear in my head.

The Beatles,Todd Rundgren,Tommy Witcher, Captain Beyond, Led Zep, Little Feat, Frank Zappa, The Bummers, Steve Morse ,, Jeff Beck , Steve Winwood, Motown, The James Gang, Black Gospel, Old Country singers, Bluegrass,, Jimmy Hendrix, Five Bum Train, Steak Face, John David Walkord, Bobby Murray, Robert Cray, Pat Donohue and the many fine musicians of "The Prairie Home Companion"

The studio

Anderson Cobra T, Gibson ES335, Fender Telecaster, Taylor 814CE Acoustic, Collings SJ Acoustic, Carvin CT 4M, 1978 Sigma Martin DR 28 H, Silvertone 1446 1962, Casio keyboard, Roland JC120, Mesa Boogie MK111, Peavey Classic 50, Elixir cables, Audio Technica, Audix and Shure mics, Center Stage Music. Bose L1 Model 11 with tonematch. Boss, Breedlove Mandolin, Digitech, Line 6 echo park, Suhr Riot, TC Flashback, and TC Corona. Mesa Boogie Recto Verb 50, Taylor T3, Korg synthesizer. 1983 Martin M36. Guild X160. Bailey Guitars

I am reasonably different. My music is varied. To create music is the most satisfying experience that I have ever had. To start with nothing and end up with a song is leaving a mark that is truly all yours and personal. To have someone enjoy that music is rewarding beyond measure.