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Overview

  • 26 references 11 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Spanish
  • 50, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Musician / Food Producer / Chicken Tender
  • Berklee College of Music and the school of life
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Music, gardening, food and learning every day.

ABOUT ME

Musical storyteller crazy enough to believe that all is well, all the time.

Into conscious evolution, Big Picture Conversations, playing music, traveling, and connecting with human beings in inspiring ways.

Have held more different kinds of jobs than one can imagine, and have enjoyed them all for at least a little bit; grateful now to be free to travel and sing for my supper.

I am a nomadic troubadour; I go where the invitation feels the strongest and most connected, playing music and gathering with folks to connect, sing, and enjoy the deliciousness of being alive.

I practice gifting - the music, my presence, my story and message are all a gift, and I trust that all of my needs and authentic desires are always met with grace and ease as I freely offer the gift with joy.

It's working.

PHILOSOPHY

Every single human being on this planet has something to offer - some gift to give which requires the willingness to continually awaken and evolve.

To me, there is nothing more important than discovering and cultivating this gift. I have made it a daily practice to both give mine and invite others to give theirs.

It can be the hardest work there ever - which makes it the most rewarding!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf. I haven't had my own couch since the early 2000's. I may set down roots one day, at which time I will certainly make my space available to those who still wander. For now, I am content and grateful to be received along the way by folks who enjoy music and inspiring conversations.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A variety of couches, spare rooms, trailers, floors, attics, cabins, and even whole houses from time to time; the welcome is always welcome, and I am always grateful for invitations.

The thing I love most about the experience is the adventure of being with people. Everyone has their own story, and we're all so friggin' fascinating!

Interests

Gathering with folks to share food, music, and authentic collaborative expression. Intimate conversations. Nomadic living. Turning everything into meditative practice. Conversations that cause paradigm shifts. Speaking to groups. Creating music. DANCING! Swimming, long walks in nature, surfing, traveling, shifts in consciousness....

  • singing
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • traveling
  • music
  • guitar
  • piano
  • surfing
  • swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy all music that is created with focus, concentration, and the willingness to transcend ego...

...books that invite the reader into new worlds and new ways of thinking and believing...

...and movies that challenge assumptions about what's possible.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Only one amazing thing I've seen or done? Sheez... Ok, here's my favorite:

Bodysurfing bioluminescent waves in birthday suits with friends under a full moon in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Simply. Divine.

Teach, Learn, Share

MUSIC! Singing, guitar, piano, percussion, songwriting - whatever your interest, I've got tools in my toolbox I can share that will make music more real and more fun.

Cooking! Lots of experience with healthy styles of cooking, especially with local ingredients and easy to prepare with minimal equipment. Let's EAT!

How to live an extraordinary life! I used to be fat, depressed, lonely, addicted to cigarettes and stuck in a boring life. Now every day is an adventure, I love my life and my body, and I get to make music every day of every week!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Germany, Guatemala, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States

Old School Badges

  • 10 Vouches
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