How long have you been playing?
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 .
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 .
What was the first concert you ever went to?
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.)
What gear do you use?
My main instrument is a Simon & Patrick flame maple acoustic guitar. I also have a LaPatrie classical guitar and a Yamaha bass, among others.
Who was your biggest musical influence growing up?
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.
Are you in a band? Have you been in bands?
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/
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/
If you could jam with anyone, who would it be?
Johnny Cash.
What's the biggest audience you ever performed to? What's the smallest?
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.
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.
You're stuck on a desert island and only get to bring one album with you. What do you pick?
Probably one of Johnny's prison concerts - maybe "San Quentin".
April 20, 2013 - Ladies' Victorian Tea 2013
I provided background music for a fundraising luncheon for the 2013 Women-2-Women First Nations Mission.



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Our band, Parental Discretion, hosted a "Beat the February Blahs" party at a local restaurant. It was a blast!
February 23, 2013



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Accompanying the QVPS Grade 4 Christmas Carol Sing at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
December 20, 2012


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Our band, Parental Discretion, played our first gig at the Uxbridge Fall Fair. The weather cleared as we were setting up and we had a GREAT time!



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If you're at the Uxbridge Fall Fair this Saturday, our band, Parental Discretion, will be playing a 50 minute set at 3:45 pm. Drop by the bandshell and have a listen - it's our first gig!.



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Uxbridge, Ontario
June 30, 2012 - Stouffville Strawberry Festival, "Guitars in the Gazebo"
The York Region Fingerstyle Guitar Association returned to the Gazebo for its "showcase" this year - a smaller, more intimate setting - and people actually stopped to listen!



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June 9, 2012 - Uxbridge Youth Centre, "Guitar Marathon"



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Victoria Day Jam - May 20, 2012



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Uxbridge, Ontario
May 5, 2012 - "Ladies' Victorian Tea" - a fundraising luncheon at Uxbridge Baptist Church


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Uxbridge, Ontario
Playing the Six-String Nation Guitar after the Silverbirch Charity Concert - Uxbridge, March 20, 2012


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Uxbridge, Ontario
York Region Fingerstyle Guitar Association Open Mic - Stouffville, March 3, 2012



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Acoustic Blend Café - Hamilton, January 21, 2012


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"Guitars in the Square" - Stouffville Strawberry Festival - July 2, 2011
With the York Region Fingerstyle Guitar Association at their Guitar Showcase.



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