In January 2006 I moved to Los Angeles, CA from Boston, MA where I studied at Berklee College of Music. Originally I was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. Projects I have worked on have included the position of rhythm guitarist in the house band for MTV's "Rock the Cradle", guitarist for will.i.am (of the Black Eyed Peas), this was for his solo album. I have also played behind and recorded for Pussycat Dolls' frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger. Others include Macy Gray, SHOP BOYZ, and Kevin Federline. Below is my resume and videos of some performances. Special thanks to GIBSON guitars for all the support.
EXPERIENCE/CREDITS:
** Summer/fall 2009 Guitarist for FAME the movie promo tour w/ Naturi Naughton (Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight)
** March-May 2008 MTV's Rock the Cradle House Band Rhythm guitarist/background vox/tamberine
** February 2008 Performed with Macy Gray at Hotel Cafe (Hollywood, CA)
** January 2008 Played guitar parts on WWF superstar Maria Kannellis' debut single "Fantasy"
** December 2007 Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve performance with will.i.am
** November 2007 American Music Awards LIVE Performance with will.i.am and Nicole Scherzinger
** recording session of "SHAFT" theme song, produced by will.i.am
** November 2007 MTV European Music Awards live performance with Will.i.am and Nicole Scherzinger (of Pussycat Dolls)
** Sept. 2007 Television Performances with will.i.am
The Late Show with David Letterman (New York,NY)
ELLEN (Los Angeles, CA)
Jimmy Kimmel (Los Angeles, CA)
** Performance at Cafe de Paris with will.i.am (London, U.K.)
**June 2007 BET Awards Pre Show televised performance with SHOP BOYZ (Universal Republic) on guitar.
** Oct. 2006 The Tonight Show performance with Kevin Federline (bass guitar)
** Performace on NBC's "Star Tomorrow" with Mike Corrado
** Fall 2004 Toured United Kingdom with Afro-Funk group Femme Nameless, opening for Femi Kuti and Tony Allen.
** Spring 2004 JVC Jazz Festival Performance with Jazz Hip Hop Orchestra (Miami,FL)
Other artists/bands I've worked with include the following:
Alicia Champion, Adam Joseph, AKA, In the Corner, Jack Dill, JHO (Jazz Hip Hop Orchestra), John-John, The Divebombers, Khaliah, Christopher Aaron, Danielle Lo Presti, Groove Establishment, The Sunday Funnies, Heather Bright, B-Rhaka, Toledo Show, Elizabeth Ziman, Slapstick, The Andy Bauer Quartet, Sandra Isadore, Felix Brown, The Foundation, Chris Vu and Vudoo Soul, Mass Ave, Adekola, and Quota.
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Hey Angela --great to see you too! I loved seeing your reel too! Please keep me updated on what you are doing!! You need to be working --you are super talented! Got any new leads????
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