I grew up in North Carolina. As a kid, in the early 60’s and 70’s, I listened to 45’s and LP’s. Music was a big part of my early years. AM radio entertained me constantly, until FM came on the scene. In my late teen years, I became an avid concertgoer. The memories that are foremost in my mind are the moments when the performing artist came onstage with an acoustic guitar, and connected with the crowd in a personal way… as if we were sitting at home in their living room, just me and the artist. I always came away from those concerts feeling invigorated and alive, like I had just experienced a moment in musical history that I could never share with another soul who had not attended the show.
I have been playing guitar since the age of 14, learning from a variety of guitar-based bands. The Beatles, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Simon & Garfunkel, America, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Phil Keaggy, are just a few of the many artists who influenced my playing style. Since then, I have found a niche in the Charlotte musical entertainment market by putting together a “menu” of songs, very extensive and eclectic in range. So many times I will hear the comment, “Wow…you have all my favorite songs on this list!” I love keeping the spirit of these songs fresh and alive, and something always happens whenever I connect with people who are listening.
It becomes an experience…
At each of my engagements, it is my desire to create the kind of atmosphere that best suits the particular setting and crowd. I can promote any ambiance, from a quiet dinner mood to a lively, danceable bar scene. Very often this can progress from one to the other in the course of an evening.
Recent public venues: Vinyl Pi (Huntersville); Rhino Deli (Charlotte); Wine Maestro (Statesville); Daveste Vineyards (Troutman); Renaissance Hotel; Cu Copper. I also play (or have played) at various private area country clubs, such as: The Rock Barn; Charlotte Country Club; Carmel Country Club; Ballantyne Country Club; Club at Longview. I do private parties, including wedding rehearsal/receptions (no ceremonies), pool parties (I love these the most!), outdoor barbecues, anniversaries, birthdays, and corporate events.
I look forward to hearing from you! Jeff
I have been playing guitar since the age of 14, learning from a variety of guitar-based bands. The Beatles, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Simon & Garfunkel, America, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Phil Keaggy, are just a few of the many artists who influenced my playing style. Since then, I have found a niche in the Charlotte musical entertainment market by putting together a “menu” of songs, very extensive and eclectic in range. So many times I will hear the comment, “Wow…you have all my favorite songs on this list!” I love keeping the spirit of these songs fresh and alive, and something always happens whenever I connect with people who are listening.
It becomes an experience…
At each of my engagements, it is my desire to create the kind of atmosphere that best suits the particular setting and crowd. I can promote any ambiance, from a quiet dinner mood to a lively, danceable bar scene. Very often this can progress from one to the other in the course of an evening.
Recent public venues: Vinyl Pi (Huntersville); Rhino Deli (Charlotte); Wine Maestro (Statesville); Daveste Vineyards (Troutman); Renaissance Hotel; Cu Copper. I also play (or have played) at various private area country clubs, such as: The Rock Barn; Charlotte Country Club; Carmel Country Club; Ballantyne Country Club; Club at Longview. I do private parties, including wedding rehearsal/receptions (no ceremonies), pool parties (I love these the most!), outdoor barbecues, anniversaries, birthdays, and corporate events.
I look forward to hearing from you! Jeff