I play guitar, banjo, a little dobro and mandolin.
I use a Martin Shenandoah, a Taylor 614ce, a Gibson J45 ,a Fender Banjo and a Crafter mandolin.
Dobro hand made by -- from Ellon
I have been writing songs on and off for about ten years. I used to listen to all those talented people who wrote songs that touched, lifted or excited and wondered how they did it.
The major influences on me have been Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Chris Smither and Jimmy Buffet to mention a few.
I have played at many venues and have opened for numerous Artists including Allan Taylor , Hans Theesink. The McCallamans, Gaberlunzie ,The Bushberries, Tanglefoot (Canadian) ,Back of the Moon, Catherine Craig and Brian Willoughby (Strawbs) and many more at venues across the country.