Beantown was a place for an education. I attended Emerson College and changed my major several times. I took courses from Berklee College of Music for 3 semesters which eventually applied towards a BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing, with an emphasis in songwriting, from Emerson. My minor was Speech and Public Speaking. My first assignment at Emerson was to write a 20-page research paper on something I knew nothing about. I chose rockabilly music and swindled an interview with legendary guitarist Link Wray. While writing this paper, which I would rather not show anyone, I met many fine people in 'the scene' and learned a lot about roots music. Throughout college, many a treasured friendships were fostered and upon graduating I took a job driving trolleys and giving tours of Boston. After forming and recording the Gashouse Gang, alongside my professor, friend and mentor Rex Trailer, I embarked upon a research project that has consumed the last four years of my life-writing the history of Starday Records. In doing so, I met and befriended Don Pierce, the President and co-Founder of the label, as well as many of the artists and personnel involved with the label. Again many a dear friendships were fostered and I continued to learn more of their story. For the last five plus years my ladyfriend, Renee, has been very supportive and dear to me. I continue to live in Boston, MA, though my parents have since moved to Nebraska. I am 27 years old. My father is a retired preacher and my mother is a Social Worker. My favorite baseball teams are the Boston Red Sox and the Nashville Sounds. Among my favorite albums is Johnny Horton's 'The Spectacular Johnny Horton.' My favorite stuffed animal is once again Max, though he is temporarily on loan to Renee.