I'm originally from
New York
, but have been in San Francisco
long enough to feel almost
local
(and have lost my
NY accent
).
In addition to solo
singer/songwriter work, I play in
Gutter Swan
,
and
Mad Mama and The Bona Fide
Few
, and
North Beach Ramblers
.
I previously played in a
UFO
cover band
and a
Thin Lizzy cover band
.
My preference is for
Gibson
single-cutaway acoustic guitars, but I also have a soft spot for older
Guild
acoustics.
I've only recently discovered
good East-coast style
pizza
in my adopted hometown.
My earliest guitar hero is
Richie Havens
.
Here's
why.
I'm a wimp about listening to very
loud music, and use
good ear protection
when playing or seeing
amplified shows.