I'm an old skool Gothic/alternative kinda guy, but please don't be put off by my appearance, I am a very down to earth and laid back.

Born and bred in Dudley, located in the heart of the Black Country, West Midlands, England. A rich historic town that has a strong medieval and industrial revolution background. I now currently live on the outskirts of Birmingham, West Midlands.

I have been in several re-enactment society's over the years, these being the Sealed Knot (English Civil War) and the WW2 Society.

I am an alternative DJ, and have also played in various bands since my late teens. These include, electronic, rock, goth, industrial and EBM styles.

I ride a motorbike and also work in the motorcycle trade. In my spare time I run a self employed online business selling board games, wargaming miniatures etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really want to start traveling the world some more whilst I'm still relatively young , and what better way than to meet interesting people whilst doing so. I am a sociable person, and love to hear peoples stories and experiences from their lives, and to share my own back.

Interests

H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos, the horror genre, Gothic/Alternative lifestyle, jamming with various bands, history, boardgames and RPG, painting miniatures, walking/hiking, camping.

• festivals
• walking
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• business
• history
• sightseeing
• card games

Music, Movies, and Books

The works of Howard Philips Lovecraft, 2000AD, DC Comics, horror genre (Books)
Game of Thrones, HARDWARE, The Thing, Interview with a Vampire... Horror & Fantasy (Films)
Fields of the Nephilim, Philip Glass, The Gear Daddies, Alice in Chains...Goth/Rock/Blues/Country/Classical (Music)

Too much I like to list :p

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have had the chance to play at many festivals in Europe over a 10 year period with the EBM band V2A. Although I got to travel to quite a few cities over the years through the band, there was never really much time for sightseeing, I hope to do something about this now :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Life stories, the history of my hometown and good company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England