I was born in Portland OR, and raised in Santa Cruz CA; spending  summers in Israel and winters throughout Latin America.  I incorporate my life experiences into original songs steeped in American roots music & sprinkled with influences from around the globe.  I have been writing, performing, & recording original music since high school.  My 1st album "Revolucion" was released in 2005; featuring a 7 piece band and my original songs sung in English, Spanish & Hebrew.  We frequently toured the west coast with main-stage performances that included the Oregon Country Fair, Earthdance,  Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, & Reggae On The River; where we were joined on stage by Michael Franti. 

In 2016  I returned to my acoustic roots with the release of "Lost & Found".  This album is still in rotation on several prominent west coast radio stations including KPIG, and it's release secured me a performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in 2019.  When COVID arrived in 2020 I took advantage of the pause in live music by going back to school and receiving my teaching credential.  I am currently working as an elementary school music teacher in Santa Cruz.