So, just what is an Indigo Hillbilly? Well, the “Indigo” part is that I had a close encounter of the third kind when I was 14. From this I know, I am not alone.
We have been guided by many teachers with and/or without our knowing.
The “Hillbilly” part is because I am from the country even though I grew up in San Francisco, spent many years living on the streets and in the forests protecting the last of the Old Growth.
Much of my music comes in the form of real life experiences and I do my best to share it with who ever finds a connection to it.
“Only when the Power of Love overcomes the Love of Power will we now Peace” Jimi Hendrix
I did not start playing music until I was 27. Growing up in San Francisco, all I wanted was to climb the trees in Golden Gate Park, hang out at PlayLand, the Museums, the Zoo and the Ocean.
Vivian, my Mum, was a head waitress at the famous Pam Pam restaurant at the Bellevue Hotel in San Francisco, across from the RCA recording studio. She tried to get me to play music at an early age. I wish I would have kept the instruments she gave me.
The 1980 Martin HD-28, I bought new in 1980 from Freedom Guitar from Pierce Monroe in Portland, OR. The 1984 Fender Strat was gifted to me by a dear friend who departed this World.
The 100 watt JCM-800 well, it's loud. The battery powered Roland Street Cube EX for guitar and mic is for busking. The Rivera Pubster-45 is well, for Pub'ing. I also play a slew of harmonicas along with the guitar and a bit of fiddle, Cajun style.
The Boots, well, every Hillbilly needs a good pair, unless you got tough feet.