About
I am a musician, teacher, author, and political activist living in Bloomington, MN with my three kids. Since 1998, I have performed with local bands Slide, Justin James, 8 FOOT 4, and World According to Garth. I have taught private lessons in my home studio, West Bank School of Music (closed 2018), McNally Smith College of Music (closed 2017), and opened Three Rivers Music Academy in 2017. I served on the school board for ISD 271 (Bloomington), spending one year as the school board chair. And recently published a book about my dad's life that is available on Amazon.
News
2/20/24 - I always dreamed of turning “Little Tony” into an illustrated children's book. I signed an agreement today with Wise Ink to make that dream a reality! Stay tuned for more details.
1/8/24 - Smashing Pumpkins is looking for a new guitar player! Will it be me? Stay tuned!
10/13/23 - The second Parkers Picnic album, “Return to Parkers Picnic,” is now available on all major streaming platforms!
12/7/20 - My book, "Little Tony: The Heroic Journey of Tony Oliva," is now available on Amazon!
11/23/20 - "Child's Song" is now available on all major streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify iHeartRadio, or YouTube today!
11/6/20 - In honor of the 20th anniversary of my first CD titled "High Class," I have distributed it to all major streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon, or YouTube.