"I started playing the guitar at the age of 15.  My early influences include Clapton & bands ranging from Huey Lewis to Bon Jovi and Kiss.  My more recent influences have ranged from Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert and Jennifer Battern to John Williams, Adrian Legg and Albert Lee.  I took lessons for around 8 months mainly reading music & folk/country basics.  I then moved to rock guitar lessons for around one year.  My interests then expanded to other styles - Classical, Funk, Jazz and Heavy Metal.

I practiced daily for at least 6 hours and soon improved my skill.  I joined my first group at 18 years old and played a few pub gigs doing cover tunes.  I then started teaching after 3 years - whilst also developing my own skill playing in various local bands.  I then joined newly-forming group "Goodfellas" and played with top quality guys for 5 years or so.  During this time with "The Fellas" I formed a duo with the vocalist and played acoustic covers in various styles.

After taking singing lessons, I began performing solo gigs on an acoustic guitar, also playing at various functions with a classical guitar.  In 1996/97 I entered the "National Guitarist of the Year" competition run by "Guitarist" magazine (electric guitar).  I reached the final six and played an original entry piece "Big Brother" at the Wembley Conference Centre at the National Music Show.

In 1998/99 I entered the "Acoustic Guitarist of the Year" competition and again reached the final 6 and played at the show.  Although I didn't win I was told that no one had ever reached finals of both categories and that it showed versatility.  I am now pursuing a better career in music whilst writing my own material.

My solo gigs have evolved so that I am now playing a broad mixture of songs from the 50's to present.  I am using both acoustic and electric guitars, and perform for some songs to backing CDs to give a "full band" sound.

I am now living in Glasgow, but travel all over the country to play gigs ranging from pubs and clubs to weddings and private parties including house parties."

I am currently looking to form/join a serious rock group.

For more information please contact me or send me an email here.