Over the years I have played all types of music for all types of people and occasions.
It all started in the fifth grade with those accordion lessons. I now play organ, piano and keyboards. Grandma got me an apprenticeship with our parish organist which started my career as a liturgical musician - that was 1966. In 1972 I took on what I thought was a short-term, part-time position as organist. Now, 37 years later, I'm still music director, choirmaster and organist at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wyandotte, Michigan. Today, as a retired teacher, I have more time for daytime liturgies, funerals and weddings.
Also around 1965, my interest in music drove me to form my very first band, The Four Dimensions. Wow, were we ever great - yeah, right. But we were good enough to play some high school dances and start what later turned into a successful trio called The Music Express. Throughout the 70s and 80s we were very busy in the one-nighter scene Downriver. When the trio disbanded, there were a few lean years until I teamed up with another friend and formed Token - a tight trio of keyboards, guitar and sax with loads of harmony. We play everything from swing to oldies, classic rock, easy listening and contemporary country. We use the latest technology in music to fill in the gaps to make Token one of the best trios you've ever heard. Our flexibility makes it possible for us to do duo and quartet work too.
Lately, as the live music scene has changed I have moved into solo work. It could be an intimate gathering of 30 or a large reception of 300. Maybe it's an afternoon business gathering. The event could require solo piano or maybe full keyboards and vocals. Again, with the latest in music technology available to me, I can sound like a larger band and can even add some DJ music to the mix, if needed. This is a great option for those on a budget looking for outstanding music for a special occasion. I call it Special Event Music.