I'm definitely more of a music aficionado than a musician. I only like two kinds of music, live and recorded. I average about three shows a month but I can't estimate the albums I listen to over the same period. I have an eclectic appreciation of music, which influences the music I write and perform. Generally, I prefer genres that have influenced or have been influenced by Rock. I strive to produce music that is Rock at its core but pays homage to these outside influences.

Inhale Power / Exhale Force

Cut up the following labels, mix them around, & assemble at random: [Atheist-American] [Pissed-off Liberal] [Musician who loves listening to music] [Foodie that can't cook] [Seeking truth when I should be recognizing quality] [Can't decide between opulence and visceral experience] [Clydesdale mountain biker] [Deviant geek] [Technologist preoccupied with aesthetics] [Loving husband, never-father] [Perf'ed & Inked] While the above labels fit, they don't capture the essential Grouch. I am deeply committed to my straight-outta-high-school girlfriend and crazy about my cat and dog. I run a successful business that keeps me challenged and rewarded. I am most peaceful for a few weeks every year, when I'm visiting friends and vacationing in Tuscany. Barring that, I wouldn't rather live anywhere else in the world but San Francisco at this point in time.