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Guitarist, singer/songwriter and entertainer. Will's been pick'n and singing since the age of 14. He brings a unique sense of clarity and a strong emphasis to the lyrical content of his selections of songs. His musical roots go back to the folk era where influence from the likes of Peter Paul & Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver and James Taylor has shaped his musical style.
As an adult Will spent 15 years as a professional entertainer playing in restaurants, taverns and coffee houses in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. During this period he felt there was something missing in his life. "A friend that I had come to know would witness to me about this man Jesus and his unconditional love. He lent me a John Michael Talbot tape that really touched my heart and communicated the Lord's message to me."

Will began his growth as a Christian over the next couple of years but couldn't quite let go and let God have total domain. That is, until he was in a bible study group and read Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." With that verse, Will understood what he had missed. With faith and trust in God, He has a plan for us. He committed his life to the Lord and was baptized along with Chris his wife of 34 years.
Will and Chris have two sons, Jared who is an Army captain and curently deployed in Afghanistan and Jason a forth year cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point Class of 2010. Will and Chris are are members of The Chapel of Lake County Illinois and involved in church ministries

Will has always been attracted to the simplicity, message and melodies of folk music accompanied by the acoustic guitar. Besides his home church he has lead worship service at Lord Of Glory Church in Grays Lake, Faith Lutheran Church, and Christ Lutheran Church in Mundelein. He has also toured the Midwest From North Platte Nebraska to Green Bay Wisconsin with the group "Folk In The Road," consisting of fellow soul-mates Lisa Weyerhaeuser and Michael Struck*.

His compassion for the music of the late John Denver has inspired him to put together a "Tribute To John Denver" to which he has performed in the Northern Illinois area over the past few years.

As a solo artist Will has performed at various coffee houses such as The Sanctuary in Chicago, E-Free Live in Des Plaines and Josiah's' Place in Beloit WI. He has also shared the stage at the Chicago District Camp Ground Association in Des Plaines with CCM legend Randy Stonehill and ore recently opened for CCM artist Chris Rice.

His hope is that through the music he plays, God's love will touch you as it has touched him

* Michael passed away and with the Lord