Randall	Pappy	M6	Knobs	Tweak
	About Randall (Me): Band Leader/Musical Director
	I’ve been playing guitar off and on since the age of 13.  I started playing bass because of Phillip Lynott from Thin Lizzy—it was my first rock concert, my brother took me.  Also, I was really into Kiss and thought Gene Simmons was cool.  I still have trouble not playing bass when I play guitar.  I continue to throw in bass riffs and runs, especially when playing rhythm guitar.   I started playing electric guitar because I wanted to be like Eddie Van Halen or David Gilmour.  Sadly, I was never really any good, I could never play the really cool songs or hot licks.  I gave up more than once because of the frustration.  However, I always returned to the passion (from time to time) when ever my life got difficult (as life often does).  Finally I found the music inside of me and was able to follow the inspirations that were given to me.  It took many years and a lot of self-abuse.  I had to hit an emotional rock bottom in my life before I finally saw all the good things I had been given.  That seemed to spark all my inspirations.  I have my wife and kids to thank for that.  They are an endless source of inspiration.
	About My Music:
	My music is a blend of blues, jazz and rock.  The music is a sometimes delicate blend and other times a harsh blend of electric rhythms, melodic solos, and bass counter-melodies.  My main influences are a diverse group of guitar innovators and legends. I strive for a sound that is raw yet powerful.  I record all the instruments myself, but I take on a different persona for each instrument.  Each persona is allowed to add their personal stamp to the music.