Musical Journey
Band History
Through years of dedication, I have worked tirelessly to perfect my skills as a musician, despite starting with very little knowledge of performing live music. Countless hours spent in the studio, as well as practicing at home, have allowed me to carve out a place for myself in the musical community.
My passion and determination to succeed have driven me toward countless connections with many other talented and supportive musicians. I am grateful for the opportunities that have come my way, and eager to continue to grow, develop, and foster new collaborations into the future!
Experience
Rhythm guitarist -- Smoked Rose
So much more than just another guitarist, I've learned to become a true performer, regardless of the stage and/or audience size. Here are a few notable projects that I've been involved with over the years.
Auditioned and joined in the fall of 2021, the all-original pop/punk band taught me how to get loud. Having performed on a semi-regular basis from the spring of 2022 thru the fall of that year, the band took a break to write and record new material. After months of rehearsing, planning, and putting the new album together, "Lost is Where you Find Yourself" was released in spring of 2023.
Auditioned and joined in the spring of 2021, this project was all about rock n' roll and having fun. Although the group never fully found that special chemistry, we had a notable gig headlining at Dingbatz in Clifton. The band broke-up shortly thereafter; but continues to this day with an alternative lineup.
My first band, and the outlet for much of my singer/songwriter ambitions. The Ruckets were an alternative rock trio that played regularly from the beginning of 2019 until a little over a year later, when Covid struck in 2020. During the shutdown period, I continued to write and record some new material; which would contribute to the first full-length album. "Long Ago Hurt" was finally published, produced, and released in the fall of 2024.
Lead guitarist -- The Bottom Most
Frontman -- The Ruckets
Although The Bottom Most are still going strong, we've since parted ways as scheduling issues prevented me from dedicating myself wholly to the project. I've since branched out into a new direction as a solo artist though, taking inspiration from years of studying the best in the grunge industry.
Angry Chair, my solo acoustic project, conjures the nostalgic 90's vibe, honoring the "big five" West-Coast grunge bands: Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. Through unique arrangements, song mashups, and crunchy vocals and guitar alike, I'm tributing this timeless genre in an all-original way.
Anger Chair Music
