Qualifications :

-Tour and studio technician. Specializing in guitar repair and guitar set ups.

- Twenty years experience in the music industry as a guitar technician.

- Proficient in communications with major record companies, concert promoters, music equipment suppliers and artist management companies.

Work Experience :

KD Lang June 2007-July 2007

-Backline Technician responsible for entire backline including Grand Piano, Drums and Percussion, Guitar and Bass

Paul Simon May 2007
-Guitar technician for Paul Simon and Musical Director Mark Stewart
-Paul Simon Tribute/Gershwin Prize. Live concert and tv broadcast

The Dixie Chicks
Jan. 2006-Present
Guitar Technician

Responsible for Electric Guitars, Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro and Mandolin

The Black Crowes
June 2005-Jan. 2006

-Guitar Technician

Counting Crows
July 1994-July2004

- Tour and studio technician
- Guitar and keyboard technician on many world tours
- Assisted band in studio recordings and on video shoots

The Black Crowes
January 2001-February 2002

Guitar and keyboard technician on world tour
Assisted band in studio recordings and on video shoots

Sony Music Studios/NYC
February 1998-November 1998

•  Soundstage manager
•  Coordinated recording and set up of live concerts, television and video shoots
•  Day to day artist relations
•  General studio upkeep and maintenance

 

B-52's  
May 1989-September 1998

- Tour and studio technician
- Coordinated band equipment for studio, video and two world tours - Assisted band members with everyday needs
- Repair and maintenance of all musical instruments

Sam Phillips
April 1994-June 1994

Tour manager  
- Organized band and crew for North American tour
- Advanced concerts with local promoters and booking agents
- Arranged travel, hotel accommodations, and meals for band and crew
- Scheduled interviews for band with local radio stations and newspapers

Billboard Magazine
June 1987-May 1988

Editorial Assistant
- Wrote concert and album reviews as well as news briefs and chart information

Other Experience :

Goo Goo Dolls
guitar and bass technician U.S., Japan Tour

Peter Gabriel
keyboard technician U.S. Tour

Echo & The Bunnymen
stage manager and guitar technician U.K. Tour

David Bowie
guitar and drum technician U.S. Television

Tom Tom Club
stage manager and guitar and bass technician U.S. Tour

Bryan Ferry
guitar and bass technician World Tour

Education:

University of Miami, Florida
Music Industry Program, Bachelor of Arts in Music and Business

Galloup School of Guitar
Building and Repair
March-May 2005