My "band" (The Reluctant Heroes) is a group of dear friends that we add to when necessary. Key players include my co-writer Chris Roselle on bass and guitar (he won't admit it but he plays a mean lead guitar, although I played all the guitar parts and all other instruments on these songs). Chris writes some of the lyrics for the songs here and has been a close friend most of my life. Playing keyboards for "the Heroes" is Ken "King Kong" Klingberg, another close friend who helps keep me focused on the music. We are always looking for a good percussionist (or "concussionist" as the case may be). I welcome another dedicated guitarist. A good woman guitarist/vocalist would help me in performing some of the duets I have written and really add to the sound. Anyone interested in making some history? I have written over 300 songs so far in this life. Chris and I together continue to write and have lost count on the number of songs; it is well into the multiple hundreds. Most of my songs are about life, personal relationships and my take on current events. Most of our songs are based on observation of what is happening in this crazy life. Some are introspective, some are just a snapshot of the moment. Life provides almost infinite material. I think you just need to be awake to the possibilties. I play various styles of guitars (acoustic, 6 and 12 string electric), bass, some keyboards and percussion. I also am a studied vocalist and enjoy that quite a bit. I enjoy many types of music, mostly rock, jazz, country, and some alternative styles. My band and I are open to many influences and enjoy a challenge, musically and vocally.