My Music

Music is a major part of my life. I am an experienced guitarist and currently play lead guitar for the rock band Storm.

With 'Storm' I play mostly covers of classic rock from bands like Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Queen, Free, Bad Company, ZZ Top etc. My preferred material is largely in the rock/funk area, influenced by the usual suspects: Phil Hilborne, Vai, Zappa, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Joe Bonamassa, Steely Dan and the like.

As well as playing mosting covers in the band, I also compose and record my own material. The download section includes a selection of studio recordings I have made over the last few years.

While rediscovering the joys Frank Zappa, I have been introduced to the work of Mike Keneally. Modern blues players such as Joe Bonamassa and Marcus Malone have re-opened the melodic possibilities of the old blues framework.

I apologise in advance for the outragiously self-indulgent gear page describing the equipment I use in performing and recording. I have built up a reasonable collection of high quality instruments (PRS, Music Man, Taylor etc.) and also equipped a digital studio running Logic 6.

Guitar Influences

Today: Phil Hilbourne, Joe Bonamassa, Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci
80's: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Larry Carlton, John Schofield
70's: Brian May, Larry Carlton, Mark Knoffler

Dedication

Finally, I would like to thank my wife Helen and family for their everlasting forbearance and long-suffering of what I approximate to music over the years.