I have been drumming and performing for 24 years. With influences of Buddy Rich, Scott Phillips from Alter Bridge/Creed/Projected, Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters, Danny Carey from Tool and Tomas Haake of Meshuggah, my musical range is all over but started off with backgrounds of jazz and moving on to my love of metal before finding my musical place in my cousins alternative rock band Stern Approval.

 

I’ve been with Stern Approval for 3 years as their drummer and percussionist as the band has been around for over 10. Stern Approval has 2 EP’s out Locals Only and Invasion and played notable venues and yearly festivals including Reggies in Chicago, Milwaukee’s Summer Fest, Whiting Indiana’s Pierogi Fest.

 

With the global pandemic in 2020 and everything shutting down, the music industry was left with uncertainty. As things are starting to get back to normal, venues are opening their doors and Festivals opening, the demand for bands like Stern Approval have been in full force. With support from some well known bands, future ahead will be a fun and adventurous journey!