When did you start playing?
I started playing bass at age 13

Top 3 biggest musical influences?

• Cliff Burton (Metallica)

• Les Claypool (Primus)

• Ryan Martinie (Mudvayne)

Gear used?

• Fender Rumble 500

• Ibanez Balvirar

What inspired you to get into music?
The feeling you get when connecting through rhythm and melody was a huge draw for me. Music has always been a way to express myself and connect with others on a deeper level.

When did you start playing?
I started taking drum lessons when I was 10.

Top 5 biggest musical influences?
I’d say Elvis Presley, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Phil Collins, and Rick Allen have all shaped my style and approach to music. Each one brought something unique that I admired and worked to incorporate into my own playing.

Gear used?
I play a mid-80s Pearl Drum Kit from their Professional Series. I also use Zildjian A Cymbals and Pro Mark 5A Oak Sticks. It’s the gear I’ve found that works best for me and gives me the sound I’m looking for.

Top 3 albums of all time?

1. Rush - Exit Stage Left

2. Foreigner - 4

3. The Cars - Candy-O

Favorite movie of all time?
Flash Gordon. It’s just a classic—so much fun and really captures the imagination.

Favorite song?
Limelight by Rush. It’s always resonated with me—especially with its complex rhythms and meaningful lyrics.

Favorite part about performing live?
I love seeing people react to the beat. There’s something special about watching the crowd connect with the rhythm of the music, it makes the experience come alive.

Hidden talent?
I can talk like a chipmunk

If you could only listen to 1 artist or album for the rest of your life, what/who would it be?
It would have to be John Denver. His music is timeless and always puts me in a good mood.

What was the first concert you ever attended? How did it impact you?
It was a John Denver concert, and it had a lasting impact on me. His presence on stage and the way he connected with the audience made me realize how powerful live music can be.

What inspired you to get into music?
I was inspired to play music by seeing some local garage bands when I was young. Their raw energy and passion really got to me, and I knew right then that I wanted to be a part of that.

When did you start playing?
I started playing guitar at age 14.

Top 3 biggest musical influences?

• Jimi Hendrix

• The Who

• Radiohead

Gear used?

• Fender Stratocaster

• Gibson Les Paul

• Marshall & Orange Amplifiers

Favorite part about playing live?

The best part about playing live is definitely the audience interaction. There’s nothing like feeding off the energy in the room and giving that energy back. It's what makes each show unique and unforgettable.