Drums and Percussion

PRIOR BANDS: University of Wisconsin Marching/Varsity Band, Laguna Hobo, Brigade, Union Pacific,Sosumi, Bootleg, The Hofstetter Band/Borderline

MISCELLANEOUS APPEARANCES: Summerfest, State Fair, various clubs and Festivals throughout Wisconsin,featured Soloist with the UW Varsity Band

STUDIO RECORDING: Miscellaneous Demo Work in Milwaukee and Madison

MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Neil Peart (Rush), Steve Smith (Journey) John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band), Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa & Missing Persons), Richie Heyward (Little Feat), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan), Alex Van Halen, Billy Cobham and Buddy Rich.

PERSONALITY PROFILE: Jim's energy and enthusiasm are quite evident in his playing style. He's rock-steady, and knows just about every song from 1970's on.  As illustrated by his influences, Jim prefers rock-and-roll, as well as harder edged blues, rhythm and blues and country. He always strives to provide whatever the music calls for with one exception: "Please NO REQUESTS FOR WIPE OUT"!!!!! His timing is perfect, although his humor sometimes needs censoring.