I’m a guitar picking-teaching-repairing, country-folky singing, computer geekish I.T. guy, foodie, hockey playing, father of three, who hails from Barrie, Ontario.

The first gig I played in a licensed establishment was when I was 15 (I didn’t get asked for ID and I definitely was “over-served”). I went on the road at the ripe old age of 19 to play music professionally in some of the best dives this country has to offer. For most of my adult life, music paid for my rent and my groceries. Around the time my third child was born, I went back to school to get a degree in Computer Information Systems. Sadly, this led to the dreaded “day job”. For almost a dozen years I was the I.T. Manager of the local television station. The station was purchased by a major television network, which flattened the management structure significantly. This, of course, left me flattened.

For now, I’m still involved in various aspects of I.T.; I play music in local pubs, repair instruments, and try to pass along some of what I’ve learned to some of my guitar students.

I think it’s my good looks and charm that has Robbie wanting me to be his beloved co-host, but I’m really not sure how that came about. I have limited experience in front of the camera, but as a road musician I learned to not be afraid of making an ass of myself in front of other people. That is, I’m not camera-shy.

I am also passionate about food! I enjoy the many cuisines from all corners of this planet. Not only do I enjoy the consumption of great food, I also love to make it.

I have three great kids, who have their own talents, but seem not to be interested in computer technology beyond the Internet, social media and iTunes.

I quit playing hockey when I was 11 years old, and took up the guitar. More than twenty years later I was asked by some of the guys at work if I played hockey. I said, “yes”... I’ve been playing ever since, but still have the ability and skill of an 11 year old house-league hockey player. Oh well, it sure is fun!

I’ve traveled around lots, but Barrie is home, and it’s the place to which I always return.