Morning Joe w/ Gautreaux

IMG_20181026_200253_860.jpgThree years ago i fall off a cliff in Hawaii while rock climbing, break both my feet, and tear a ligament in my wrist.

As soon as that heals up i find out the spinal disorder I’ve had since childhood, spondylolisthesis, needs surgery, spinal fusion, if i want to walk or stand without pain.

Im a high energy, active person and being confined to staying still is torture for me. I pick up the old guitar that hasn’t seen much love the past couple years and 6 strings keep the wolves away. Music’s always been something to keep me sane, somewhere for the energy to go; now its becomes something more.

Last May i play my first public show after being approached and encouraged by a local promoter at an open mike night, thanks Nancy (@AcadianaTalent)!

Less than a year later I’ve played almost 20 small shows, including at my favorite venue in Lafayette, The Blue Moon. Spent three busking across Europe and playing a couple gigs in a cafe in Croatia and a small bar in Barcelona, and i have to file a tax return for playing music!

Im now engaged, in the process of creating my first record, “Unintended Consequences,” and going to play on a live streaming show for maybe a thousand people.

I never thought id say, “good thing i fell off that cliff,” but i know i wouldn’t be here otherwise, and I really love where im at.

Here’s the link to the show!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=291550071519646&id=168550803819574

 

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