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Background

 Thank you for visiting my site! - check back often as I will be updating information each week. I am a veteran "throwback, old school" rock and blues tenor sax player from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, currently a member of The MooseKnuckle Bros blues band and the Willie B Blues Band, but I also make guest appearances with many other bands, shows, and benefits/festivals including Paranoid Floyd shows (Pink Floyd tribute band) and the Brian Naughton Trio. I cut my teeth playing early rock, rockabilly and surf rock "back in the day" progressing to classic rock, R & B and blues. And in 2004, after a LONG hiatus to raise a family and build/run a business, I retired from the business world and returned to my horn! I've always concentrated and put special emphasis on tone; my forte has been a distinctive/signature sound -  patterned after my mentor and friend, the late, great Clarence Clemons - incorporating a lot of growl and a bright, aggresive, edgy tone. As my long time friend, Midwest Hall of Famer Mike Waggoner says: "you're never too old to rock & roll", and I think I am living proof! My shows are updated frequently, and would love to meet you and "talk some sax" if you should ever decide to come out.

Photo by Douglas Jenkins 2013

About The Fedoras

One of my trademarks since returning to the sax has been my two fedora hats that I wear at most gigs, except perhaps those hot outdoor festival summer events! Besides the obvious blues connection to fedoras, these two specific wool felt hats have a special place in my heart as they were originally worn by my late Father in the 40's and 50's when such hats were a fixture of proper businessmen attire. Remarkably, they've withstood the test of time and closet moths! (when I was young it seemed every home had a moth ball closet!) I hope they will last long into my playing career!

Updates

 1) Updated gig schedule in SHOWS link...check it out!

 2) I recently purchased a sterling silver neck - tone is sweeter than ever now!

 Playing the sax solo on Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" at The Cabooze in Minneapolis before 900+ fans.

  The MooseKnuckle Bros CD release party at Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Club on Friday, December 3.

 Some wild and crazy light show at a recent gig!