Erie, Pennsylvania
34 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist, Lyricist

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""Most of my life's been like a wedding the moment where the bride and groom kiss. Sometimes I can't "

BIOGRAPHY

I was born in New Castle, PA in 1978. I come from a long line of farmers, steel workers and preachers. I play the guitar, the harmonica and I sing. I write my own songs and I perform the songs of others. For my influences I draw from the deep well of traditional American music, as well as modern singer/songwriters. I do my best to craft songs that are real and authentic. I respect, but I do not copy, Johnny Cash. Hank Williams Sr., Bob Dylan, Damien Jurado and Bill Mallonee, too name a few.

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Appalachian/Mountain, Traditional Country, Folk

Contact

Administrative: Matthew Texter

INSTRUMENTS

banjo / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / harmonica

INFLUENCES

Hank Williams Sr. (the only Hank), Bob Dylan, Bill Mallonee, Johnny Cash and Damien Jurado as far as song-writing goes. Musically, I am influenced by all of the traditional, American forms of music such as country, blues, folk, bluegrass, gospel and mountain music.

DAY JOB

Daddy/Husband/Graphic Artist

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

When I have time

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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