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The Diplomats European Tour This story is about an opportunity I got to be a part of as a graduating high school senior. Being selected as a member of The United States Collegiate Wind Bands. This opportunity which opened my eyes to the world and changed my life forever, was made possible by a lot of people including my high school band director [...] Full article

There are certain days in a musician’s life that stay with you forever. Not just because they were exciting, but because they mean something more. They stand apart from the rehearsals, travel, soundchecks, late nights, and long drives. They carry a different kind of weight. Gratitude, and recognition from the very place you called home. One of [...] Full article

It was June 1995. I was living in Ventura California and playing in a few bands. My day job was working as a grocery clerk at Von’s Grocery Store in Westlake. One of the cool things about working there was meeting all the famous actors and musicians who actually shopped for groceries. I was always amazed when I saw famous actors like Sean Connery [...] Full article