back to the main page Interesting: Supposedly atoms are the building blocks of all earthly matter. But atoms have building blocks too; protons, electrons, neutrons, and other sub-atomic particles (I bet they're made up of smaller pieces as well.) These particles are in constant motion, they're always moving, never stationary. If this is true than the particles must travel through some sort of empty space, so atoms are partly solid and empty space. If they're in constant motion they must always be bumping into other atoms.
My outer most epidermis atoms must be touching the atoms of the air, and the atoms below them which in turn collide with other atoms, which collide with other atoms, and so on.
It would seem like everything is connected to everything in this respect. My nervous system is a receptor in this vast ocean of everythingness. Its amazing how our nervous system translate this blob of flowing energy. I'm guessing my nervous system can only pick up a portion of the information out there. With that information my brain creates my reality. It seems I am the master who makes the grass green.
My first musical training was in grade school and junior high band class. I played trombone and learned to read bass clef. Around 8th grade I switched to guitar, took some lessons and learned a little theory. Other than that I've learned, and continued to learn, by playing guitar and listening to music.
Pets - Cosmo, Lab/Shepard mix, golden with big ears & white tie. I got him early in 1996 from an animal rescue shelter when he was a young puppy. Cosmo is a curious, good natured dog that enjoys playing catch, fetch, and long walks. Max, Pug, Black with white tie. He came from a litter of pups that my friend's Pug (India) had in 1996. Max is a fun-loving tough guy who enjoys spending nights snuggling and getting cozy in front of the fireplace. Brodelfish, Travel Trout, More of a companion that a pet, The Brodelfish joined us via Brodel (a.k.a. Naz Tee, Trevor) he travels with us everywhere our family goes. The Brodelfish enjoys rockin' out perched atop my cabinets where he has a good view of the stage, audience, and his guru Brodel. The Brodelfish has become a symbol of positivity and free spirit. Currently, The Brodelfish is in our studio jammin' to the new tunes.
Chillin' - When not touring I enjoy the pleasures of the comforts of home; King-size bed, kitchen, and Jerrybong. I spend my time playing with my dogs, listening to music, watching movies, painting (mostly acrylic on canvas), and playing guitar. Lately I've been working on our new tunes and taking Polaroid's.
Robert Anton Wilson is my favorite author. I've read many of his books, My favorites are Quantum Psychology and The Cosmic Trigger Trilogy. His writing inspires me to think which in turn helps me increase my consciousness level.
Favorite Foods
Vegetable Curry
Sushi - yellowtail, albacore, tuna, and many others
Garlic Ahi from Irifune in Oahu
Soup - I love most soups without meat, two of my favorites are vegetable and corn chowder
Caesar Salad
BBQ Shrimp pizza
Vegetables - all vegetables are my friends
Creme Brulee (dessert)
Guiness and Fullers ESB (beer)
Merlot (wine)
Patron gimlet (mixed drink)
With the exception of Sushi and some other seafood's (salmon, shrimp, crab) I am a vegetarian, I like to cook at home, but dont know very many recipe's. I like to make soup, Mostly I cook pastas, veggie burgers, rice & beans, sometimes I rock the gormet.
Top 10 albums
Jerry Garcia Band - Live
Phish - Picture of Nectar
Jane's Addiction - Ritual De Lo Habitual
Carlos Santana - Lotus
Mahavishuu Orchestra - Visions of the Emerald Beyond
John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco DeLucia - Friday Night in San Francisco
Bob Marley - Kaya
Bad Brains - I against I
Rockers - Soundtrack
Ted Hawkins - The Next Hundred Years
Rev. Horton Heat - Full Custom Gospel Sounds
Current musical favorites
Congos - Heart of the Congos
EPMD - Business Never Personal
John Coltrain - A Love Supreme
Phish - Billy Breathes
PJ Harvey - Rid of Me
Dead Can Dance - Toward the Within
Down - Nola
Outkast - At Liens
Wes Montgomery - Impressions: The Verve Jazz Sides
Aswad - A New Chapter of Dub
Helmet - Aftertaste
Top 5 concerts
Jerry Garcia Band - Irvine Meadows (50th Birthday, Knockin on Heavens Door, What a
Wonderful World)
Grateful Dead - Alpine Meadows (first time to see The Grateful Dead and hear Jerry live.)
John Mclaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco DeLucia - Universal Amp.
Jane's Addiction - Omaha (good energy, very trippy)
Reggae on the Rocks - Red Rocks (mush, grass, positive music in beautiful surroundings)
Top 5 Movies
Taxi Driver
Reservoir Dogs
Three O'clock High
Evil Dead II
Goodfellas
Kids In The Hall Episodes (T.V.)
Star Wars
Dead Man