I have been singing in choirs since before I was 7 years old. In my teen years I worked up guitar and banjo skills, and started writing songs at about age 20. I was a full time busker in Vancouver for a full year in 1976, and sang traditional songs with autoharp in the Kingston farmer’s market for the following 20 years. I recorded five albums of adult material and three of children’s material over the 80’s. Did a 40 appearance 10 province solo tour in 1992, then transitioned to choirs in 2000. In March 2026 I will release my sixth album of adult contemporary folk, Living This Day. I will likely put together an album of choir songs I have written before the end of 2027. My solo performing is now mostly for house concerts: great events for warm connections and singing with others. I happen to be a clinical psychologist, too - - - that is reflected in my writing, I think. I always try to remember to tell my audiences that I’m a lyrics guy.

My usual practices in house concerts: 8 to 20 in the audience, 10 or 12 songs, light refreshments and conversation after the concert (usually a bit over an hour), and a donation jar or hat, with proceeds going to Martha’s Table or another food bank.