Hey!

I'm a down-to-earth/openminded guy that loves music, nature, food, laughing and good company. I enjoy hearing other peoples stories and perspectives. I was born and raised in the suburbs just north of San Deigo. At 12 my family I moved to the tundras of Upstate New York. We resided in the little town of Burnt Hills, just south of Saratoga. This is where I spent my high school years. Then I went to college in Syracuse, NY at the school of "Environmental Science and Forestry” where I got my B.S. in Environmental Biology. Experiencing fatigue from studying and from the cold I decided to move to Austin, TX to pursue music. After a many trials and tribulations I am now a full time working musician. I play/teach guitar and sing for a living. I work through a company in Austin called "Westlake Lessons" Most of my students are children between the ages of 6 and 10. It's a challenging/rewarding job!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m about to embark on a road trip from Austin, TX to Saratoga NY. It would be great to get to know some locals while traveling! Also, when I toured with my band we used couchsurfing and met some incredible people.

Interests

Music, Guitar, Learning new songs, Trying to write songs, Live Music, Tennis, Two-Stepping, Gardening, Trees, Running, Hiking, Cooking, Eating, Pacman, Watching Stand-up comedy, Meeting new people, Hearing your stories.

• culture
• singing
• performing arts
• dining
• cooking
• running
• gardening
• tv
• traveling
• music
• live music
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• tennis
• biology
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

The Beatles, Queen, Blur, Nirvana, King Crimson, Yes, Golgo Bordello, St. Vincent, Tame Impala, The Kinks, T-Rex, Brian Setzer, Fiona Apple, WIlco, Portishead, Kate Tempest, Tom Waits, Nel Young, Townes Van Zant. The Rolling Stones, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Gentle Giant. Frank Zappa, The Clash, Weezer, The Pixies, The Offspring, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Little Feat, Billy Joel, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Meters, Sly and Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, White Denim, Blood Sweat and Tears, Cake, The Cars, Cat Stevens, Charlie Hunter, Chet Akins, David Bowie, Greatful Dead. CCR, Jeff Buckely, Nick Drake, Tim Buckely, The Police, Pink Floyd, Squirrel Nut Zippers……I could keep going and going...

Also old country and a bunch of old bluegrass, jazz, rock n’ roll and blues…

Movies…Cohen Brother Films, Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton, What About Bob, Wet Hot American Summer, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Most documentaries and much much more…

Books…
I really need to read more. Right now I’m slowly making my way through “Emotional Intelligence”.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmmm. I’ll let you decide...I…

Played an original children’s song on how to make a butterfly garden on TV.

Surveyed snails in Puerto Rico

Met and played for Jimmy Kimmel

Toured in my own band across the west coast

Quit my job to play music

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be glad give a few guitar lessons if your interested. I think one of my favorite settings in around a campfire where people are sharing stories, ideas and music. I’ll be traveling around this country as a troubadour. So if you want some musical entertainment for the night I would be happy to provide. I really love talking about music, nature, science, culture, philosophy…... I enjoy hearing other peoples tips, opinions and perspectives, especially from the locals. Any information on good places to perform, eat or camp/lodge are always helpful.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Musical Performance/Entertainment, Guitar Lessons, Friendly conversation, an outing on the town, Mellow/Positive company.

Here's my website...

http://guitarandyman.weebly.com

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States