Jack DeJonette etc but I really just
love anything that sounds good, is
progressive or otherwise unique.
Peter Gabriel is another artist I
love to listen to.
As for work favorites that’s really
tough. Touring with John Eddie
was very gratifying. Touring with
a songwriter of his caliber with a
top notch band making fans everywhere
you go is a fun experience
that has no equal. There’s the local
Asbury acts like Glen Burtnik,
Southside Johnny and the Jukes,
Deal Casino. Matt Witte with New
Blood Revival were always highlights
for me. A couple years ago I
worked with John McLaughlin and
Jimmy Herring with our local friend
Jason Crosby playing keys and violin
doing a Mahivishnu Orchestra
set. That was a bucket list type gig.
Doing monitors for Aretha Franklin
shortly before she passed was very
special for me too.
In 2015, the Stone Pony held
a benefit to help raise funds for
your wife’s cancer treatments.
How did having your employer
do that make you feel?
It was so appreciated. It was unexpected
for sure but in hindsight
I shouldn’t have felt that way. The
Stone Pony has always taken care
of their community. The generosity
of Caroline and the artists that
came together to perform as well
as all those that came out in support
was overwhelming and humbling.
How is Kelly doing these days?
Kelly will mark her 5th year anniversary
since being diagnosed
with stage 3 breast cancer in October.
It is still a struggle and the
treatments have left her with a
host of lasting debilitating effects
but she makes the best of each
day as best she can. She’s inspiring.
Thanks so much for asking. •
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