I’m a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumental loop artist from North Texas. While I play multiple styles/genres of music, I have a large focus on country, blues, and rock. My musical influences include Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, The Ventures, and Dick Dale to name a few. I sing and play lead guitar, drums and bass.
I perform in several different capacities to include solo acoustic, multi-instrumental live-looping, and full band. I also frequently perform as a hired musician for bands and singer-songwriters.
Below are some examples of live performance configurations with video examples. Feel free to contact me so we can figure out the best configuration for your event or venue!
Solo Acoustic:
I perform a range of music, mostly geared towards what the audience is enjoying. I use a combination of traditional acoustic performance and live looping to make the show dynamic and entertaining. For live looping, I’ll use my guitar to create a “full band sound” that comes to life in front of everyone’s eyes. I’ll layer drum beats, bass lines (using guitar effects) and rhythm guitar using a single instrument, then sing and play lead guitar over the looped tracks. Engaged crowds enjoy watching the songs come to life and have fun guessing what the song is while it’s being created. This is my most common style of performance.
Multi-Instrument Live-Looping:
This is where I take things to a whole new level and use multiple instruments including drums, electric guitar, and bass to build a true full-band sound using advanced looping techniques. I have various setups that I use for this including full drum kits, a homemade suitcase drum, hand percussion, multiple styles of guitar, bass guitar and vocal looping. This style of looping is usually best suited for larger stages and crowds that are very engaged in music creation. In the right environment, it is very engaging and entertaining.
Full Band:
While I love solo performance, there’s just something to be said for a group of solid musicians that come together to create music. I’m a bit unique in this area as my strongest instrument happens to be the drums. I usually play with a 3-piece configuration with me on drums and vocals. It’s a fun and unique experience with the drums front and center of the stage. My band generally focuses on blues and high-energy country music. On occasion, I will hire a 4th musician (usually fiddle or steel guitar) when the show calls for it. We can also do a more stripped down configuration where I play acoustic guitar and foot percussion/suitcase drums for smaller, more intimate settings.
My current band includes me on drums and lead vocals, Alan May on lead guitar and vocals, and Russell Wilson on bass guitar.
Social Media
Check out my social media pages! My content varies by the different platforms, so feel free to browse around. I post everything from show updates, to home studio performances, live sessions and educational content.
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