and began taking classical guitar lessons in 1970. I eventually began playing electric guitar and bass in rock and jazz bands and started writing original songs. I came full circle in the late 1980's when I heard Michael Hedges play and rediscovered how amazing acoustic guitar can sound and how challenging and rewarding it is to write, play and record acoustic instrumental arrangements. Since my return to acoustic music, I have played in small acoustic groups but for the last several years I have performed mostly as a soloist. My goal is to play music that touches people emotionally. To do that, the music must first touch me emotionally. It is tempting to learn "filler" songs just to take up more time so you can play longer gigs. I have made a decision however, to never play filler music. I want every piece of music I play to be one of my favorite arrangements. When you have this attitude, it takes a lot longer to get several hours worth of music, but it is well worth the wait. It is always fun to entertain people, but there is nothing like playing a song that really touches someone emotionally and takes them on an imaginary voyage for a few minutes. My ultimate musical goal is to play music that both entertains people and touches them deep inside. I play both a classical guitar and a steel string guitar. The classical is usually kept in standard tuning but the steel string is mostly played in altered tunings. The following list shows some of the venues in and around Albuquerque where I have performed Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Music: Hyatt Regency downtown - Lobby Lounge and Sunday Brunch, Hyatt Tamaya resort Tucanos Brazillian Grill Rio Bravo Restaurant Anderson Valley Vineyards jazz on the patio O'Neils Uptown Flying Star on Rio Grande Cafe Manzano Sol Y Sombra in Santa Fe St. Claire's Winery Albuquerque Summerfest, Nob Hill Thirsty Ear Festival - Eaves Movie Ranch, Santa Fe
Club, Casa Vieja, Prairie Star, Gruett Winery and various art galleries. |
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