A So Cal native I began playing music at the age of 8, singing in church choirs, studying the saxophone and several woodwind instruments by age 12. I picked up the guitar at 14 and taught myself bass and piano along the way. Shades Of 8 was my first record and well-received all around the globe. My song "WAITING FOR YOU" was featured in the film MY SASSY GIRL. I have performed in venues all over the world, written and recorded with BRET MICHAELS (of POISON fame) as well as composing music f...