I have been playing guitar since I was 9 years old, and over the years have gone from a "lead guitar is everything" mentality (volume turned up to 11) to a more transparent approach, where the instrument serves the music rather than calling attention to itself. This change started in the 1980's when I began performing and, especially, singing as a soloist. Big inspirations for me have been Leadbelly (AKA Huddie Ledbetter, who wrote Goodnight Irene, In the Pines, Midnight Special, and many other very well-known and often covered songs), and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, who I first heard in 1967. (Jack and I later became friends and have played and recorded some tracks together.) Jack's laid back style and artful use of the guitar as accompaniment really opened my eyes.

Over the years I have had the honor to play lead guitar with or open for some really fine musicians, like Chuck Berry, Tim Hardin, Poco, Vic Briggs of the Animals, Jon Fishman of Phish, and many others. Sample MP3 files are available on the Music Downloads page,where you can also purchase the solo CD or individual tracks online. I hope you enjoy the music, and come hear me play sometime. .