I started on bass in 1975, playing mostly in Chicago style blues bands. In 1994 I started the switch from a Fender for high wattage electric blues, to an upright for acoustic blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, folk rock, and even classical music.

In 1999 I played more gigs in book stores and coffee houses than in bars. In spite of the change of instruments and venues, I remain, deep in my soul, a Chicago Bluesman. My heart beats in 1/8 note triplets.

In addition to playing in bars and bookstores, I play in an ensemble for church services.

For me, music is a lifelong journey. There is always something more to learn about managing the instrument, or about music itself. Every year I attend some kind of music class or take some private lessons.

Just click on the name of a song below to hear what Home Cookin', a recent acoustic group sounds like.

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Honey Don't
Dust My Broom
You Ain't Goin No Where
One More Cup Of Coffee
Shady Grove
What You Want To Do
All Along The Watch Tower
Help Me

Click on BassLine for my personal web pages with more music samples, and photos from several other bands and a church group that I've played with recently.

Musical Influences

• Willie Dixon
• Charley Haden
• Johnny B. Gayden