MIKE PERKINS:

If I wouldn't have met and/or heard of Mike Perkins, I would still be playing Dave Matthews & John Mayer covers. The moment his music touched my ears, it penetrated something deep within my soul; unlocking an oppressed array of music and emotion. If you haven't heard of Mike Perkins you're in for a treat. Hands Down... He is the single most influential musician I've ever met. 

The link will take you to yoursmartspace.com which is a company owned and operated by Jason. You may have seen Jason in some of the pictures around my website. To him, I am forever grateful. I spent a great deal of time with Jason while I was living up in Michigan. Not only did he build this website you look at now, but he also busted his butt (in the freezing cold) workin the streets tryin to land me gigs. If you're a musician or anyone (for that matter) who is or is looking to get a website, Jason is the guy to work for. If he can put up and deal with me, he can find a solution for you! Thanks Jason, this is the least I could do for you.

Matthew is a FREELANCE photographer. Whom I met at Michigan Homegrown Music. Another good soul. I love his style and his attitude. Another man who has been able to connect with whatever state (or emotion) my mind is in, and still convince me to follow my heart. And do it for the right reasons. Check out his website, for some of his other work. You'll dig it. 

NICK DENTAMARO: 

One thing I really dig about Nick's work is how he can tell a story in a single picture. I am gonna look into doing a book (with only pictures). You will see many of his pictures here. Nick is a FREELANCE photographer/photo journalist who looks beyond the picture. He does a very good job at what he does. Check out his website and BLOG.

DESTINATION: 1111

This ART GATHERING was my destination in late September. No doubt one of the most influencial weekends I've ever experienced. Not only was the ART amazing, and the ENERGY sweet from the crowds, but i was able to meet some AMAZING individuals along the way. DESTINATION: 1111 is the LARGEST art gallery in west Michigan. Check out the site, and check your calendar. Go! Experience!

U HAUL:

It wasn't until the RENEW ORLEANS TOUR when I gained RESPECT for UHAUL. They heard about the Renew Orelans tour, and donated a 24' truck to help collect donations for Katrina Victims. As well as an AFFORDABLE and CONVIENENT way to get back home for Christmas. Thank you so much UHAUL. There was NO WAY the RENEW ORLEANS tour could have been done without you. If you're doing business with them, try to find these people; Gezelle (New Orleans, LA), Eddie (Houston, TX), Doug (Seattle, WA).

KLPX 92.5 CLASSIC ROCK:

Thanks to Brian and all the other guys on the morning show, they plugged us for 6 hours, inspiring the awesome people of Tucson, AZ to come out and help us get back on the road! Brian and the rest of the morning crew woke us up at 600am to do an interview. They ran our story for 6 hours. When they were finish, the people of Tucson came out and donated over $1600 to get us back on the road.

KGUN CHANNEL 9 NEWS:

This news station took a chance on us. Put us up on the HEADLINE NEWS the night I was stuck in the Arizona desert, trying to get my UHAUL to New Orleans. Without Darci & Shelby, we wouldn't have been able to spread the word about Journey4YOUth. Thank you so much!

KGMI 790 TALK RADIO:

Radio Host Amanda Hostetler believed in the RENEW ORLEANS TOUR, and gave me the opportunity to do an IN STUDIO interview & performance. KGMI is located in the beautiful Bellingham, WA. Thanks Amanda for lettin us spread the word.

TEXTME TV:

If you're living in Michigan. Check out your local ABC affiliate program. The CW offers a nightly show, TEXT ME TV. These girls brought me on, and gave me the opportunity to play music and deliver my message on LIVE television. Thank you!

ALEXANDER VAUGHN:

Alexander is a good friend of mine. I met him through a mutual friend at a Mike Perkins show. He has some pretty good stuff! I've rocked out to his music on a few road trips. Alexander is highly influenced by Mike Perkins, Jack Johnson, and Sublime. Check out his NEW cd INTO THE LIGHT due out DECEMBER '07.

 IMPACT RADIO:

Okay, so if you live in Michigan turn your radio dials to the sweetest INDEPENDENT radio station around. 88.9 fm is the bomb.com! Call up and request my single POLITICAL POEM! No matter where you are in the world you can listen online fo FREE.99 Just click on the logo and turn your speakers up!

MICHIGAN HOMEGROWN MUSIC:

This is the performance venue & studio I used to play & record my first single POLITICAL POEM. If you are a musician, and live in the Lansing/East Lansing area you should check this place out! These guys let a street performer like myself to come in and play the 1st performance ever! If you are a musician that is trying to get your music out there. Go check out one of the open mics. It's the only place I've ever seen that records open mics.

TUPELO HONEY:

"Peace, Love, and Honey." I heard about these girls in early 2007. They just recently won the BEST NEW FOLK ARTIST of 2007 in Cincinnati, OH. They have a solid acoustic groove with beautiful lyrics to accompany their soothing voices.