I was raised in Canton, Illinois. The Spoon River Valley, Land Of Lincoln. I'm a sound engineer and musician. I've toured all over the world with music.

I enjoy the little things in life, that too often, we miss and take for granted.

I'm a vegetarian. I try to be health conscious and stay busy. I like to take the roads less traveled. I've collected some beautiful memories taking the long way home.

Some stones in your path are there for a reason.

I'm easy going and I like to experience life to the fullest.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To live my life in the moment and see the world. Hopefully, make some good friends along the way.

Interests

Listening to records
Playing music
Mindfulness
Meditation
Yoga
Reading books
Waste not, want not
Photography
Teaching
Solitude
Peace
Love
Understanding

I like to meet kind people.
I like to fix things.
I enjoy warm, caring companions.
I am very passionate about the things I do. I've been told since I was young, you can pay people for their time, but money cannot buy someone's enthusiasm.

Life is like a wheel, always spinning.
Sometimes you're on top, sometimes you're on the bottom. So don’t worry about your troubles and enjoy the view while you’re on top!

Time wounds all heels, you just have to learn how to love the scars.

• dancing
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• guitar
• swimming
• history
• ukulele
• harmonica
• mindfulness
• bass guitar
• recording
• second hand shops

Music, Movies, and Books

Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dylan
Hendrix
Beatles
Stones
Doors
Zep
Sublime
Bobby Charles
The Beautiful Girls
Tom Petty
Dr. Dre
Warren G
Beethoven
Mozart
Hank Sr.
Sturgill Simpson
The Wood Brothers

John Fante - The Bandini Quartet
Charles Bukowski
Kerouac
Gonzo
Kinky Friedman
Richard Brautigan

I like movies that make me think.

Mysteries
Anything that keeps me on the edge of my seat.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was Les Paul's guitar tech for his 90th birthday party at Carnegie Hall

Teach, Learn, Share

I give guitar lessons and I love to cook. I'm a jack of all trades kind of guy. If you need something done, I could probably do it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Everything and anything I have.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Bahamas, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Jamaica, Peru, Saint Lucia, Spain, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands