I started my formal muiscal education in 3rd grade playing the clarinet which I played through Jr. High School.  At that point I took guitar lessons - both group and private for several years.  I took a String Band Class at Carroll Co. Community College with Walt Michael and most recently I took a Song Writing class with Professor Louie (keyboard player for The Band) at Common Ground on the Hill.  Through the years I've added several instruments to my repertoire including keyboard, mandolin, banjo and bass.  I've also given guitar lessons.
I've been lucky to be a member of the following bands:  Semolina NEET; The Main Street Moan,
On The Rocks and The Jim Buckley Band.
I play a wide variey of music including Folk, Rock N Roll, Show Tunes, Country, Camp Songs and Original Tunes.  I pride myself on playing the right music for the occasion.  Repertoire is 400 to 500 songs.
In addition to playing solo and with bands, I've had the pleasure of mixing stage sound for about 10 years at the annual Common Ground Concert @ the Farm Museum in Westminster, MD.  Some of the folks I worked with are Pete Seager, Arol Guthrie, Doc Watson (2 times), Hot Tuna, Roger McGuinn and Odetta.
Some of the folks that I've shared the stage with:  Chris Marks, Erik Marks, Augie Augustine, Jim Purdy, Scott Purdy, Richard Loebleson, Yvonne Athorn, Jim Reid, Dave Wiener and Chris Hurley.