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More about me: I was a music student at Ohio University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania pursuing a degree in music education with Tuba being my major instrument. At both universities I performed in their top ensembles on both Bass and Tuba. I then started playing in Pittsburgh where I performed with some of the areas top rated musical acts. Currently I'm performing regularly with Elektric Lunch, Dante's Inferno, Tom Armstrong, The Billy Price Band, and The Shout Band. I have been lucky to have had the opportunity to perform with some of the music industries finest musicians, including: Steve Smith, Tom Coster, Reb Beach, Ashley Alexander, Jim Walker, Ted Piltzecker, Dave Samuels, Steve Tavaglione, Otis Clay Also, I have been involved with musical groups that have shared the stage with: Santana, Jeff Beck, Outlaws, Little River Band, Woody Herman Band, Dr. John, Delbert McClinton, Spyro Gyra. Discography: Billy Price: Sworn Testimony, Billy Price: Have Mercy, Tom Armstrong: The Cowboy Word, Barbara Blue: Out of The Blue, Barbara Blue: The Best of Genes Blues Bar, Tony Janflone Jr.: Pieces, Indiana University of Pennsylvania recruitment CD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Music Department: Composers of Pennsylvania Throughout my career I have been challenged with many different types of music and am confident that I can create the bass parts that will breathe life into your music. |