MUSIC – the universal sound that transcends language, race, religion, and time.  From near to far and coast to coast, it brings together friends and strangers alike for one reason: a commitment to find the groove.  Whether you prefer the White Album to Exile on Main Street, or get down to something completely different, one thing remains the same.  No matter your favorite musician, album, or rift - music is more than what we listen to, to pass the time. It's a way of life.

MUSIC – the nectar of the gods that we can’t seem to get enough of.  It feeds our souls and frees our minds of life’s many intricacies.  Music moves us.  It calls us to action and makes us react.  Music helps us celebrate good times and move forward from the bad.  It reminds us that we are all one small part of a very big picture.

My first music memory is the sound of Motown in my father's garage.   I always had a beat in my feet and he always knew the words.  I can hear “Shotgun” (by Junior Walker and the All-stars) reverberate off the walls and smell the lacquer from the freshly painted dashboards. I remember my first attempts at twisting my toes into the ground with dance.  It is memories like these that make me want to create more with the people and music I love.The thought of making these yet-to-happen memories constantly fuels me and continues to drive my love of music.

It is amazing what we can recall from a single moment in a familiar song.  A first kiss. A bad break up.  An amazing adventure with friends. The music and the memories are just a few steps away.  In the words of Hunter S. Thompson, “Buy the ticket. Take the ride.” And never look back.