I'm originally from a town just Northwest of Boston MA. (Fitchburg) I moved down south in the early 80's after leaving college and accepting a drumming job with a band that was based out of Alabama. I've been a working musician for over 35 years I have played all over this great country. I eventually settled in Alabama after marrying my wife Tanya in 1985. We've been happily married for over 30 years. I started my sales career with Kinney Shoes in 1984 I quickly moved up to assistant manager to eventually managing my own stores. People ask how I went from playing music professionally to selling shoes. I'm a hard worker and the music business is not stable....(income....as any working musician will attest to) and if you're a go getter and not afraid of work like I am, you'll do what you have to to make ends meet. Thankfully I've been able to continue both my sales and music careers all these years..... just not selling shoes anymore.