Ever since I can remember music has been a big part of my life. I was given my first guitar at the age of eight and immediately knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Through music I found a way to express and explain and through my songs I discovered a way to interact, connect and affect the emotions of others.
My influences are many but would say a mixture of blues, folk, country & rock as my main input. This has resulted in my own songs having a unique ‘Americana’ hybrid feel to them. My songs are of memories past, events of the present and thoughts of the future. With many hours spent as a session musician behind me, coupled with a steady supply of live work I have managed to take my passion & make it my profession.
Recently my songs have been transformed by the fantastic & haunting violin work of my daughter Heidi. She is a classically trained musician with the amazing ability to play any genre or style of music. Playing on my latest CD ‘Repeat Offender’, Heidi can be seen accompanying me at live appearances, gigs and house concerts.
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