Played various percussion instruments, i.e. Congas, Timpani, tambourine, shakers, etc. for various guest entertainers, dance music, and other musical events around the ship (i.e. ‘sailaways’ from port).  Played Jazz drum-kit with the Neptunes, a 3-piece trio.  

Guest Entertainers

Fall 2010 through April 2011 aboard the Veendam, performed with 

Daniel Bouchet (Latin Singer Entertainer) {has YouTube videos},

Fabio Zini, Guitarist and Latin Grammy nominated www.FabioZini.com,

Elvy Rose (Entertainer and Vocalist: Latin music),   www.ElvyRose.com, Tara Whittaker (Flute and Piccolo: Classical and Contemporary), www.TaraWhittakerEntertainment.com, 

Jeff Trachta (Popular music – Las Vegas), www.JeffTrachta.com, and Martin Lass (Violinist) {lives in New York}, and

Suzi Woods, (Singer - great sultry voice; www.SuziWoods.com)

Penny Mathisen (Singer - Operatic and Contemporary - from London, England )

Kenny Martyn (Excellent Sax, reed performer), accenting Jazz

Shirley Dominguez (Latin Harpist)

Between 2009 & 2010

Played with guest performers Bernie Fields (Harmonica), 

Finus Henderson, Jim Curry (John Denver impersonator), Tony Pace, along with other guest performers.

American Entertainment Productions (AEP) 

Drummer for over 600 performances during one-year tour. 

Performed various styles, i.e. Rock, Jazz, Broadway, Country, etc. 

Opening act for Louise Mandrell.

Performed at Kennedy Center, Corporate Conventions, Houston Rodeo, etc. - throughout North America 

Circus Gigs

• • The Great Wallendas – Over 50 performances throughout U.S.
  • Hanneford Family Circus – Over 400 performances throughout U.S.

Professional Theatre

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, "Company" 

Miamisburg/Dayton, Ohio

“Anything Goes” and “Music Man”

(Tennessee Performance Arts Centre), Nashville, TN 

“Personals”, “God bless you, Mr. Rosewater”

“The Great Spaghetti Murders”, and the “Nutcracker” (a spoof)

Euphoria Theatre / The Advante Garage Dinner Theatre

Bands

- Performed drums and percussion for Contemporary Christian artist (Georgette Atsedes Ministry) from 1991 to 1998. 

- Joined Stephanie McKenna’s music team for two years (Cont. Christian). 

- Played set with Christian Rock band Soteria and recorded CD project.  

- Interacted with Lucio’s Elvis impersonation show, along with his great originals.

- One More Time Swing Band (2007)

- Kettering Civic Band (2006)