One summer when I was about eight, I stayed in upstate NY with my aunt and uncle.  An orthopedic surgeon at the time, my uncle had loved playing the guitar and listening to music.  He is one of those guys who traces music back to its roots. As a result, that summer saw my exposure to Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bob Marley, Elmore James, and others. My love of blues music began that summer, and it continues to this day. I got into blues quite a bit more during high school.  I listened every Monday night to the Great Santini's blues radio show at the University of Hartford.   When I got to college I did my own blues show for a couple of years.  I can't remember exactly when, but many summertime Saturday nights, my dad and I used to pick up Mae Kramer out of WGBH Boston.  Hers was the best blues show I ever heard. Harmonica Player: I got my first harmonica at the L.L. Bean store in Freeport Maine at age twelve.   It came with a book and tape by Jon Gindick.  Over the  next 5-6 years I played a little  with the tape, but didn't get very far. I began playing more seriously during college at Virginia Tech.  I was a big John Popper fanatic, and that lead to my inclusion with a hippie band called Rubicon Crossing. (look for some samples on the music page soon) In 1997 I met Rod Piazza.  That changed my life.  Since then, I have dedicated myself to learning the "old ways" of  the blues masters. One day, I hope to contribute to the craft, but I've a long way to go. Vocalist: The life of a harmonica player is pretty thankless. Tired of being someone's "novelty-sideman" I began  voice instruction in 2001. I study voice in the studio of Ms. Priscilla Gale at Weslyan University in Middletown, CT. I study blues singing on stage whenever I can. Song Writer? I've written a few on my own, and helped with a few more.  This is a whole new area for me.  JD Bone (see projects) is where to go to check out original material.  My musical partner has a knack for it.  I help when I can. Band Leader: I'm taking this one on for the first time.  I think ED and the Bluepills are going to be lots of fun.  Check out the Projects Page.