Life is hard. Music makes it better.
What I Do
My hope is to bring a blend of the greatest rock, folk, pop and country songs ever written to acoustic audiences of all shapes and sizes (and most ages). With an ever-expanding catalog of over 300 songs currently, I love nothing more than sharing my special blend of these classic favorites with just me and my guitar (along with a guest harmonica around my neck from time to time). I try to pick songs that bring back special memories for someone in the room every time they hear them played. I also sprinkle in a few originals folks really seem to enjoy as well. In short I try to bring Smiles Through Songs.
Click HERE to hear some of my favorite classics, along with a few originals I’ve recorded on my YouTube channel.
UPCOMING and NOTES ALONG the PATH
4/10/24 – Had a wonderful time with my new friends at the Fort Hudson Day Program for seniors today. I tell you, you haven’t lived until you’ve seen a cute little old lady dancing to an Elvis tune from her wheelchair. The joy in the room was there for all and we loved it. Already looking forward to my next time there.
3/30/24 – Had a wonderful time today with the fine folks at the Saratoga Farmers Market. Was an exciting atmosphere and an amazing variety of local products and services. Thanks to all for their generosity and kind words! Hope to join you again sometime this summer.
3/28/24 – I played at Fort Hudson Nursing Home today for the first time since the lockdown, and it was so much fun. I got to see our old and dear friend Sandy, and several others who were residents there when the ladies and I used to play there when they were younger. I also got to meet many new folks and see their beautiful new facility, and of course it is always great to get to sing a song with my lady. I can’t wait to come back and be with you all again soon!
10/10/23 – Had a very busy Saturday entertaining the fine folks at the GF Farmers Market on South St. in the morning, then to a RAINY benefit/craft fair in the afternoon at Burgoyne Quality Hardware in Hudson Falls. One of my favorite parts is meeting so many the great people in our area and watching the little kids dance as the walk by. It never fails that some little cutie will be dancing across the asphalt in front of me. The sheer joy and wonder in their eyes just gives life. God I love this job. 🙂
9/22/23 – Have had a wonderful summer sharing the gift of music with lots of folks in the area at many different events and watching the business opportunities slowly grow. Each event has been special and fun and I am always amazed at the number of great people I meet out there. I am truly blessed and humbled by you all. I have a few upcoming shows outside of the nursing home environment, so be sure to check out the schedule link at the bottom of the page!
6/3/23 – Had a great time at the Warrensburg Bike Rally and looking forward to next year being even better! Good people, good food and good music makes for a good time.
5/31/23 – Excited to be performing this week from Thursday through Sunday (June 1st through 4th) at the Warrensburg Bike Rally at the Warren County Fairgrounds. I’ll be there from 11am to 5 pm, bringing a couple of sets of my blend of classic favorites on acoustic guitar. The place is full of great vendors with everything from delicious food to memorabilia and gear of all varieties, and of course some beautiful bikes and trikes. For more info on the rally check out their website here: http://www.warrensburgbikerally.com/index.html
5/24/2023 – Had a wonderful time with my friends at the Glens Falls Center and Slate Valley Center nursing homes today. Got to sing Happy Birthday, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, and the Stray Cat Strut in the same set. Smiles were had by most involved. Check out this classic country tune I performed that day, “Sixteen Tons,” written by country music legend Merle Travis in 1947 and made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955 – https://youtu.be/l57C2wO7NaU
5/20/2023 – I’ll be LIVE at the Glens Falls Farmers Market at the pavilion on South Street in GF from 9AM until noon. Stop and say hi if you are in the area and visit some of the great local merchants and vendors there.
5/18/2023 – Hi all. Don’t forget to check out some of my acoustic covers of my favorite classic tunes, as well as my latest originals on my YouTube channel. My latest covers were the 1963 Cascades hit, “Rhythm of the Rain,” “Truckin’ ” by the Grateful Dead, and my upbeat rendition of the Merle Travis classic, “Sixteen Tons” You can also check out my latest original blues tune written on 5/13/23. It’s about the second great love of my life – Music. Hope you dig it. https://youtu.be/4qj6cdGC_4Y
4/6/2023 – Had a fantastic time with my friends at the Granville Center this past weekend picking and singing some classic tunes and old-timey stuff. Thanks to the hard-working staff, and to Dave for the kind words and good conversation after the show. Good luck with the rehab! I’m already looking forward to my next visit with the folks there in June.
3/11/2023 – Rebecca and I had a blast this past Saturday morning entertaining for our friends at the Glens Falls Farmers Market. The event is held in the Aviation Mall food court area during the winter months and the place is hopping from 9am to noon. Such nice folks and hard working, generous merchants in our area, and we are lucky to have them! I look forward to bringing some tunes again soon, and in the warmer weather the market goes back outside to their normal location on South St. in Glens Falls.