For some reason, the concept of writing with swing chords was intimidating.

My mother was really into big band. It was played in the house all the time.

You can drink out of Lincoln's nose. They got the Hard Rock t-shirts. They got Elvis, too.

For some reason, the concept of writing with swing chords was intimidating.

I have been fortunate enough to record several singles and a whole album with Chet Atkins.

Ive always seen myself as sort of this funky, eclectic artist.

Aledo will always be home to me because I spent the first 27 years of my life there - it's such a special place - and because of the experiences I had there, I've become the person I am today.