History

 

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Influences

Guitar influences include David Gilmour, Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, etc.

General music influences include lots of melody-driven blues, pop, rock and alternative bands/artists, like U2, Alanis Morissette, Black Keys, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Rush, Wolfmother…anything catchy, guitar-driven and well performed.

Musical History

  • Solo Artist
    • 1994 – Present
  • Full Metal Racket
    • 2015 – 2016
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, BGVs
  • New Life Church
    • 2006 – 2015
    • Rhythm/lead guitar
  • The Standard Faction
    • 2006 – 2007
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, lead vocals
  • Dry Rain
    • 2003 – 2004
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, lead vocals
  • Colorado Springs Vineyard
    • 2002 – 2003
    • Worship leader, rhythm/lead guitar
  • Dick & Jane
    • 2002
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, lead and BGVs
  • The Nocturnal Tomatoes
    • 2002
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, lead and BGVs
  • Five Miles High
    • 2000 – 2001
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, BGVs
  • Some That Found
    • 1995 – 1996
    • Rhythm/lead guitar, BGVs
  • Powerhouse
    • 1994 – 1998
    • Worship leader, rhythm/lead guitar