About Me
Growing up in a house filled with the sounds of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, music was always a constant. What began with childhood piano lessons and a twelve-year-old’s first guitar quickly turned into a lifelong passion. Inspired by bands and solo artists like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2, and Bob Dylan, I spent much of my high school and college years exploring guitar, drums, and harmonica.
In 2001, I joined the band Fleaflicker, kicking off 15 years of live performances. From festivals and charity events to traditional venues across Lower and Northern Michigan, I've spent years honing my sound. Now based in Harbor Springs, my love for performing continues as a solo acoustic artist.
My style blends folk, rock, blues, and pop. I curate an ever-evolving setlist spanning current hits, Americana, ’80s and ’90s rock, grunge, and classic country. It’s an eclectic mix designed to elicit a great crowd response—featuring the familiar standards people love to sing along to, alongside those overlooked niche gems from popular music’s extensive canon.
As a lifelong fan of live music, I know the magic of sitting in a small pub when a favorite, long-lost memory starts coming through the PA. That unforgettable feeling of connection is exactly the experience I strive to create for every audience, at every venue.
Churchill's
The Early Days
One of my favorite "musical moments" while playing with Fleaflicker was an impromptu collaboration with poet, writer, activist, and Flint, MI native John Sinclair. John was also the one time manager for Michigan band MC5. John walked on stage mid-jam during a performance at Churchill's in downtown Flint, and proceeded to recite his unique brand of "jazz poetry" to the rhythm of the music. It was wild! We jammed with John one more time for a community outreach event. A few years later, I offered my first hand experience when I learned a bit more about John in a History of Rock and Roll course taken at U of M Flint.
These Days
I'll always miss playing music in a band with such talented musicians and good friends, but performing solo has it's benefits too. I appreciate the ability to quickly pivot for a song request or to simply match the mood and vibe of whatever space I'm in, be it a pub, brewery, farm, or market. Solo performance can offer a more intimate connection with an audience, and those live conversations and banter during a performance help that connection remain throughout the show.
