It's pretty self-explanatory I would think....

Yes I do, any chance I get. I love to ham it up for the crowd, give them the best show I can. To I was playing in Sarasota one night at a local pub when in walked Brian Johnson(AC/DC). He hung out and checked out our set, after which were invited to his table to meet him and talk of music and such. It was a big thrill for us to have him in the audience that night, it was definitely one to remember!

It allows anyone today with even the most basic setup to get thier music to the masses. Record companies, schmecored companies, who needs em. One day we will all look back and say, " What did all those people in suits have to do with making music?"

As long as I was the one who had final say in what was going to be released, creatively speaking.
I have had my share of disappointment in past as far as the industry is concerned.

I joined my first band, Black Diamond, in 1980. Since then I have been a member of several groups including but not limited to; Vertically Blind, Argo, Silent Partner, The Elements, Grace Under Pressure, Oneco Road, Dharma, and Tucopeat, as well as many duo acts and single gigs, and presently as a solo act.

My Stepdad was a huge influence for me early on. I learned to play on his acoustic. I have very diverse musical tastes that range from Hard rock to Bluegrass and almost all genres in between. Not a big fan of modern country music or hip hop, a little too cookie-cutter for my tastes. I do though admire all musicians for their contribution to our art form, not matter what the genre, whether I like the music or not.

Right here on the Gulf Coast of Florida

I have 11 guitars, 4 of which are handmade custom solidbodies that I make in my shop, as well as a Dean bass with active electronics and several acoustics including a 1977 Martin D19
Fender solid top mandolin, Soveriegn mandolin banjo ( fronm the late 20's)
HP computer with emu 0404 soundcard/ interface, Sonar, Cubase, Abelton, Cakewalk PTP, and many vst plugins for software.
Tascam DP02CF "Portastud" digital multitrack and Fostex X14 4track cassette recorder.
Processor rack with BBe's, Alesis EQ, Yamaha multi effects, Alesis compressor, Tascam patchbay, ART Micpres
Amps from Crate, Carvin, and Fender
Keyboards from Ensoniq and Casio
Alesis and Yamaha drum machines
Digitech Vocalist VL3D harmony processor
Amp modelers including Digitech GNX4, Digitech RP100A, and Korg AX5G
Stomp boxes from DOD, Ibanez, MXR, Behringer, and Rocktron
Mics from Samson, MCA, Audio Technica, Sony, and Shure
Set of Honer Peidmont Blues harmonicas
Samson Headphone amp
Headphones from Pioneer, Sony, Ear Hugger, Jensen, and Koss
Studio monitors from KRK and Alesis
Mackie mixers, 1402 VLZpro and 1202
QSC and Peavey power amps
Samson PA324 mixer-amp
Custom Built 12' PA mains with Selenium Drivers
Kustom 10" floor monitors
A plethora of racks, stands, and other misc. gear that one needs to do this type of thing.

Would just like to thank soundclick for their great site and the opportunity to be a part of the whole experience.