Just a middle aged husband and musician. Have over 20 years experience playing guitar, mandolin and octave mandolin.
My passions are Nordic folk, French Canadian fiddle tunes and American old-time music.
Am a member of Laulu Aika (Song Time) which is passing on the tradition and love of Finnish and Finnish American folk music.
Have a duo with Pamela Longtine-America where we explore Nordic and French Canadian music.
And a member of the Upper Midwest Folk Fiddlers which concentrates on music collected in Minnesota and nearby states.
Also play with the Nordic group Hutenanny occasionally.
Have performed throughout the Midwest. Concerts, square dances, contra dances, Scandinavian dances, nursing homes, festivals, conventions farmer's markets. But above all, it has to be for fun.
Consider myself very fortunate that I am surrounded by real friends in my life. Some of whom I've leaned on more than my fair share.
To those folks - a sincere thank you
. Trying to be a better person every day.
My passions are Nordic folk, French Canadian fiddle tunes and American old-time music.
Am a member of Laulu Aika (Song Time) which is passing on the tradition and love of Finnish and Finnish American folk music.
Have a duo with Pamela Longtine-America where we explore Nordic and French Canadian music.
And a member of the Upper Midwest Folk Fiddlers which concentrates on music collected in Minnesota and nearby states.
Also play with the Nordic group Hutenanny occasionally.
Have performed throughout the Midwest. Concerts, square dances, contra dances, Scandinavian dances, nursing homes, festivals, conventions farmer's markets. But above all, it has to be for fun.
Consider myself very fortunate that I am surrounded by real friends in my life. Some of whom I've leaned on more than my fair share.
To those folks - a sincere thank you
. Trying to be a better person every day.
