I started playing guitar around 1977.

Lately, for the most part, I play instrumental fingerstyle guitar. My repertoire is quite varied, covering classical, ragtime, Celtic, and contemporary fingerstyle guitar pieces.

I've been teaching guitar since 2003 when three people asked me in the same week if I would consider teaching either them or their children. Check out http://www.UxbridgeGuitar.com for more info...

In 2011, I started playing bass when I was asked to help out with a musical at my kids' school. Had a ball!

A year later, a regular jam turned into a band when a local singer asked us to accompany her at the local fall fair - we formed Parental Discretion (so named because we're all parents at the same school) and I play bass. You can check out our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ParentalDiscretionBand .

I think it was in 1982 I saw Aerosmith with Nazareth opening at Maple Leaf Gardens. Joe Perry was on sabbatical so it was actually a good show (In those days, he was a heavy user and struggled with tempo when playing live.)

My main instrument is a Simon & Patrick flame maple acoustic guitar. I also have a LaPatrie classical guitar and a Yamaha bass, among others.

Growing up, aside from my guitar teacher, Al LaLonde, my main influences were David Lindley and Joe Walsh. Currently I am a fan of Pete Huttlinger and Bob Evans.

I play bass as a member of Parental Discretion, a band that grew out of friendships formed through our kids' school. We play rock and pop tunes that are fun and familiar. You can get info at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ParentalDiscretionBand

I also occasionally perform as a solo instrumental guitarist: If you would like to book me for your event, please call 905-852-6131. The music I play is suitable for weddings, street festivals/busking, seniors' residences, and as background for fine dining.

My website: http://www.UxbridgeGuitar.com
My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UxbridgeGuitar/

Johnny Cash.

As a soloist, there were probably several hundred within earshot at the Stouffville Strawberry Festival in 2011, but probably only a handful were actually listening. Probably the largest audience that was actually listening was about 100 or so. As for the smallest, I think that the first time I played at the Sunderland Festival, there were less than half a dozen by the time my turn came up - but one of them was the adjudicator, so I was probably even more nervous than usual.

As a band member, I've played in church in front of several hundred people, but most are singing along so probably not listening too closely. When our band plays, we draw about 100-150.

Probably one of Johnny's prison concerts - maybe "San Quentin".