ABOUT
I graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA with a Music Theory and Composition degree. I first came to Nashville to tour with Eddy Raven playing piano and singing background vocals. Next I joined Tanya Tucker for three years, again playing piano and singing background vocals. After that, I was called for a gig with Donna Summer, staying four years before joining Wynonna Judd.
I was Wynonnaâ??s Music Director for 6 of the 11 years I worked for her. I played piano, keys, organ, guitar and auxiliary keys for Wynonna, and was interviewed by Apple Computer for being the first person to use a soft synth (Unity DS-1) on a laptop as a live rig.
I have performed and shared stages with Patti LaBelle, The Judds Reunion Tour 1999, Michael McDonald, Heart, Michael Bolton, Jo D. Messina, Faith Hill, Minnie Driver, Dave Mathews, Steve Holy and Carmen to name just a few.
I have appeared on such shows and performances as Crossroads, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Rosie Oâ??Donnell, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Ryman Theater, The Grand Ole Opry, CMA, Fan Fair (CMA Fest), the Houston Symphony, the Honolulu Symphony, and the Virginia Symphony, Art on Ice, and The Beijing Symphony.
When I'm not on the road, I like to spend my time producing different types of music for various people and companies. Some of those credits include: a guitar sample CD for BitHeadz featuring Tom Bukovac, corporate music for IBM, Panera Bread Company, Bob Evans, On the Border, Tedâ??s Montana Grill, voice overs for Discover Link Inc., Christies Cabaret, and some work for Stingray Music (formerly Sound Choice), a karaoke company out of North Carolina.
- Screen name:
- audiomeister
- Member since:
- Mar 10 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
I just like good music!
Instrument experience:
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I still play a laptop..so sounds are not a problem..and i only use the best and most realistic sounds available. My controller of choice is Peavey C8X. I also like to carry the Nord Electro 2.
