I was born and raised in the small town of Monkton, Maryland, population 4,856. Monkton was a great place for a kid to grow up. The area is known for its horse farms, sprawling countryside, and old, stately homes set back from the country roads. It’s beautiful.

Some weekends, my family would go to my grandparents’ place, which was literally, over the river and through the woods. Pop-Pop kept an old acoustic guitar in the corner, and I’d get excited whenever he’d pick it up and strum on it. I can still picture him sipping a glass of dandelion wine that he’d made a few years before, and sharing his amazing stories and adventures from his youth.

At age 13, I got my first guitar on Christmas day and started learning by playing songs over and over on my parents record player. Thankfully, my mom and dad were very supportive of my music. After I finished all of my chores for the day, they would let me play and practice as long as I wanted. They were happy that music kept me off the streets and out of trouble. By age 16, I was in my first band, playing rock & roll covers at my high school teen centers and “barn parties.”

High school graduation was a highlight because my parents helped me throw a huge party at our house. 
My band performed, and our entire graduating class showed up. We found kids sleeping in our yard the next morning. Suddenly my older brother and younger sister thought I was cool.

I had big dreams and I was eager to explore the world outside of Monkton, so I left my small town at age 18 to join the military. Stationed in Germany for a few years, I was exposed to a whole new culture. I played in bands and attended some of the greatest concerts in my life, from Rufus Thomas to Rory Gallagher. I also fell head over heels in love.

I first lived with my wife in Baltimore, MD and a few years later, we moved to Los Angeles.
I wrote songs and played in bands on weekends, and also worked a day job. After almost a decade, our marriage ended, but fortunately we remain friends to this day.

Around the same time, I started digging deeper into “the Blues.” I realized that the main influences of all my favorite bands had come from the blues. So I started a journey to discover the music that my ancestors created.

I continued to work as an elevator technician, and toured part-time with my band, often traveling great distances. When I got laid off from my job, it provided the perfect opportunity to pursue what I had always known I was meant to do – MUSIC!

I’m very grateful to be a full-time, touring musician, and student for life. I'll never take it for granted. It’s not an easy life, but it sure is gratifying to connect with thousands of people a year through live performances and the shared passion for music.

I’m proud to have released 8 original Albums and 1 DVD on my own label, Blue Rock Records. All have received great reviews from the blues community and radio. I love what I do, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.