Musician/Songwriter I was born and raised in the Champlain valley on the New York side of Lake Champlain. I have been married for 34 years. My wife and I have two children and three grandchildren. My wife is from the Adirondack Mountains near Lake Placid. Both her family and mine are filled with musical talent. My stlye is now part valley boogie and part mountain swing. Some call it SOUTHERN ROCK.