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Born in Montreal and now making my home in Southern Alberta, music has become a huge part of my life. I've played guitar since I was 19, but only off and on until about 1992. That's when I made my performance debut. I've since added the harmonica, some bass and percussion instruments to my repertoire and I started writing songs in 1993.

Once I played before a live audience I was hooked. Three years later, I moved to Pincher Creek, AB and 2 years after that, co-founded the legendary band "Prairie Fusion." We rocked Southern Alberta for 8 years, playing anywhere and everywhere. We were known for quality performances featuring 3-part harmony, outstanding guitar-playing by Francis Krizan, and a sound that people could dance as well as listen to.

Prairie Fusion has now been lovingly put to rest and I am now a solo performer, playing in lounges, coffee houses, folk clubs, and private events. My songwriting continues to grow and evolve, and I feel I have so much more to learn about this craft.

In my shows, I always try to engage the audience, by bringing percussion instruments along, getting them to sing along to my songs, bringing them up to the microphone, or just having fun with them! I find the energy coming from them is much more meaningful when they are an active part of the process.

I write songs that are a blend of folk, rock, blues and country, sprinkled here and there with hints of jazz, celtic and latin flavors. I write about what inspires me, makes me laugh, and how I feel the world can change. I love making music and performing for people, and I hope they enjoy what I do.