I have many. I love music, it is my passion and my life, I live it every day. My interests include a lot of different things. I love Junk, Antique Malls & Shops as well as Thrift Stores. I enjoy having a stimulating conversation with someone who has passion about the subject. I am an outdoors person. I love to go Surfing in the morning and then go to the coffee shop to warm up. I like to walk on the beach or ride my bike along the boardwalk. Hanging at the beach and people watching while either drinking Guinness or pitching Horseshoes. the Zoo is cool. I've had the oppertunity to travel the globe and have experienced all kinds of different cultures. I love many types of food, and there is no hesitation in trying something new.
Music
My tastes in music runs the gammot. My earliest memories were seeing "Sha na na" on telivision at woodstock, 1969. I love those guys. I started singing off of those records. I was 5 yrs old...I love traditional music from around the world, Early Country Blues, Post War Chicago Blues, Jazz, Hawaian, Calypso, Mountain music, Cuban, Irish, Hungarian Gypsy, Classical, Some Opera, West African, Most music from the 80's, The Grand ol'e Opry, I listen to FM 94.9, 88.1,88.3, Son House and Bessie Smith to Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Gary Numan, Bjork and Green day. MTV 2, CMT, I listen to it all!!
Movies
The Quiet Man,The Godfather I II III,Quadraphenia,Caligula,The Big Country,Giant,Cool Hand Luke,Good Will Hunting,Tiatanic,Last Of The Mohicans,The Unbearable Likeness Of Being,The Grapes Of Wrath, Apocolypse Now,All Rutger Hauer movies, The Postman, Karma Sutra,Gone With The Wind,The Commitments, The Snapper, Finding Ned Devine,Roadhouse,Dirty Dancing, Stigmata,The Red Violin,The Mummy,Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Starwars,Lord Of The Rings,Dracula,Van helsink,Pirates Of The Carribean,ECT,ECt Ect
Longboard mag, Bass Player mag, Brave New world, Ghostfox,Catcher in the Rye,Thornbirds,The Great Gatsby,Tarzan,Who's Who of Blues,Lord Of The Flies,The Jungle,Vally Of The dolls,The Big Easy,The Grapes Of Wrath, Once Is Not Enough, Norman Rockwell Books, The Irish Despora In America, Photo Art Books, The Atlas, Surf Culture Books.
Heroes
Parents, Brother and Sisters, Best friends,Teachers, Musicians.
About me: I was born and raised in Toledo,Ohio. I moved to Chicago in 1990 where I pursued a career in music. I have been making music for over 30 years; and recording CD's as well as touring extensivly for the past 18 years. I love the Arts and the culinary delights from all over the world. Culture is what I have a passion for. Old people have wisdom and experience that I love to absorb. I have often been accused of being shy until you get to know me or I am on a stage. I love the outdoors. Surfing, Biking, Pitching Horseshoes,or just hanging at the beach is what I like to do when I'm not touring. I don't like playing games when it comes to relationships. I love the European mindset when it comes to making whoopie. Either you want to or you don't but there is no drama when asked. I hope in this life; With my music I can somehow make a difference in the world.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Quote: "never,never,never,give up!!"
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"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends. Great page! Nice to meet a "local". Love to hear about your trip to Europe! Keep it "blue". Peace and blues, Lisa
Back atcha, carnal!!!! What a great two days! Off the fuckin' chain! Wish we could have had a little more time to hang, but it was insane! We'll hook up again! Te watcho, homes! Much Love!
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