TOLTEC : artist of the spirit
I have been trying to follow the toltec warrior's path and lose self-importance. One of the methods for achieving that is to erase personal history. Nevertheless, folks seem to want to know about your past, even if it is truly meaningless. And besides, what does matter(to me) is the aknowledgement of all those who shared some of the magic moments with me, and from whom I learned so much. Many thanks to all of you. So here's a little info:
Let's start with NOW:
Currently I am trying to walk the red road while living here in Leadville CO, at 10000 ft , with my wife Allie (Nolan), son Gavin(7) , and daughter Hazel(4).
My current band , "GROOVESPEAK"., is in a constant state of flux, it would seem; but some the regulars at the moment are: Brian Woodward - vocals, keys,bass; Luke Moore - drums; I am always looking for musicians to create something positive and special with, so we will see what the future brings for the entity known as Groovespeak - hopefully we still have a few gigs in store for the great crowds around here, especially here in Leadville(LOVE YOU GUYS!).
I've been in Leadville now for almost 10 years, coming here from the southeast; where I played with such groups as The Fringe, Psilly Psyche Band, The Spores, Planet Earth, Shot, and Group W. But I first played here in 1991 with PPB(again in 1993-see music clips), and began coming here semi-regularly in 1996 to play with 2 Miles High and the Cloud City Fatties.
During and in between, of course, I have always been playing solo everywhere from coffee shops to frat houses.
Because you are only as good as what surrounds you, I would like to give thanks and space here to credit all the various musicians who have played with me over the years. Here are the line-ups:
2003-2010 GROOVESPEAK
Luke Moore - drums (07-)
Brain Woodward -bass, guitar, vocals(03-05,07-)
Allen Riling, guitar,vocals(06)
Jeff Vezzetti- bass, vocals(03,05)
Luke Finken - drums,vocals (04-06)
Andy Bogan- bass(06)
Dave 'Bama' Walton - drums (03-04)
2002 NOLAN, WOODWARD AND NALL
Allie Nolan - bass, vocals
Brain Woodward - guitar, vocals
Steve Baird - drums, percussion
Dan Barker - piano
1999-2000 GROUP W
Danny Wiseman - drums(99)
Eddie Ayers - drums, percussion(00)
Art Hightower - drums, percussion(00)
Thomas 'Leroi' Meadows - saxophone
Steve Henry - bass
Dan Barker - keyboards
1999 SHOT
Romin Dawson - guitar
Charlie Lonsdorf - bass, vocals
Rick Welch - drums
1998-2000 CLOUD CITY FATTIES
Dave 'Bama' Walton - drums
Trevor 'Bones' Davis - drums
Jim Ruggles - Keyboards
Jeff Vezzetti - bass, vocals, farm noises
Dave Recker - guitar, vocals
Chase Van der Veer - sound
1996-1998 2 MILES HIGH
Dave Dunbar - drums(96)
Eddie Ayers - drums(97)
Dave 'Bama' Walton - drums(97-98)
Trevor 'Bones' Davis - drums(98)
Jeff Vezzetti - bass, vocals, farm noises
Dave Recker - guitar, vocals
Kat Bishop - keyboards, vocals
Chase Van der Veer - sound
1995-1996 PLANET EARTH
Eddie Ayers - drums
Jay Winks - bass, vocals
Brian Woodward - guitar, vocals
1993-1994 THE SPORES (3 pc)
Jack Rogers - drums(93)
Neal Goode - drums(94)
Jay Winks - bass. vocals
1990-1993 PSILLY PSYCHE BAND
Jack Rogers - drums, percussion
Eric Barndt - drums(91-92)
Tom Sirace - bass(91)
Jay Winks - bass(92-93), vocals, & some guitar
Brian Woodward - guitar, vocals, & some bass
Russell Spurlock - flute, vocals(91)
Jay Crawley - bass(92), sound(92-93)
1989-1990 THE FRINGE
Eddie Ayers - drums
Tom Sirace - bass, vocals
Kat Bishop - keyboards, vocals