I have tinkered around with music since I was young, with first influences coming from being in a folk trio with my Mother and older Brother performing songs by groups such as Peter, Paul and Mary, the Kingston Trio and the Limeliters. This was during the 60's. During and after High School there was a large variety of groups to draw influence from, such as Eric Clapton and Cream, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, James Taylor, Jethro Tull, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Chicago, Steely Dan, etc., etc. Played in a "basement band" for a few years, and did manage to play some gigs, and a few "battles". At the time, played trumpet, guitar and vocals. Currently, I record in my home on a Boss BR900-CD digital recorder, using my Martin J-15, and a yamaha keyboard, and do my own vocal backups.