"Art, whether itís good or bad, has a way of changing how we see the world" -Oscar Wilde Another favorite: ìThe purpose of art is to sober and quiet the mindî from the composer John Cage. These have always struck a chord with me. Inspiration and expression drive me to write and record music that changes the way we see the world. Music and writing are therapeutic. I strive for absolute honesty in my songs. The lyrics paint a visual world that everyone can relate to. They are full of truth and pain; bitter reality and joy. Influences and Inspirations are the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Radiohead, Beck, Al Green, the Verve/Richard Ashcroft, Richard Buckner, Marvin Gaye Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. I've been working with my own creative process. The goal is to achieve the freedom that allows a musician to purely create whatever it is, that is in them. To get out of the way and just let it flow. It can be a tough place to get to consistently, but I am tireless.