Hi I'm Stolie (my musician name). I spend my winters living and singing in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. I'm back home in Chicago for the summer and planning my next adventure. Last night I was thinking roadtrip through Central America... any pointers?

I am a full time musician -- singing for children around Chicago in the summer months and tourists and retirees in Puerto Vallarta in the winter. I love finding new places to travel and perform as well. This August I will head to Seattle and back home to Chicago through Canada.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's a really human way to meet people you might never cross paths with.

Interests

I love being outside as much as possible, playing and listening to music, biking, speaking Spanish, drinking wine, trying new cuisines, being active, hiking, exploring, working on crafty projects, planting and watching things grow, sitting in the sun, on a boat, on a mountaintop, people watching.

• arts
• singing
• wine
• working out
• drinking
• movies
• music
• country music
• guitar
• piano
• cycling
• soccer

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Booked a 5-week cross-country music tour with a girl I just met in her Honda Civic. That was 2003 and we're still great friends.

Won the University of London's Women's Cup Final when I played soccer for Queen Mary in during my junior year of college. I got MVP for scoring a header off a corner kick. Gooooooooaaaaaallll!

I sang harmony with Debbie Gibson on the radio in Chicago.

Joined a street drum circle at Las Ramblas in Barcelona.

Rode 10 miles down Loch Ness in Scotland.

Teaching music to children.

Teach, Learn, Share

I play many instruments and have taught guitar and piano. I am currently trying to improve my Spanish porque deseo viajar por suramerica!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a touring musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, work with children, live in Mexico, speak Spanish, and I'm turning 40 this year.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Mexico, United States