AKA: T-Rex
Born: Marion, IN June 21, 1961
Residence: Mishawaka, IN
Occupation: Executive Chef  YWCA of St. Jo County & Professor of Culinary Arts- IVY Tech St. Jo County

I've always been interested  in music.  My great-uncle, Hershel Calbert, played stand up base for Hank Williams Sr. in Las Vegas for a time.  Also, he, my grandfather Raymon (5 string banjo), and their brother Frank (fiddle) traveled and played original music throughout the Southern states.  Their father, Cheatem Calbert, was a fiddle player and a bootlegger during the depression.  My only uncle from the Calbert side, Bobby and his son Michael, both play guitar in recreation but love jam bands and frequent the scene.

My father went outlaw country with Willy, Waylon and the Boys when I was 8 years old and gave me his Beatles, Buddy Holly, and other assorted rock albums...and my journey began.  My father played a little guitar when I was small (Ramon's influence) so, at about age 13, I got my first 6-string.  It was a Harmony with exploded cherry finish and I've had one ever since.  I learned to play drums over the last four years and truly love it.  I wouldn't have done it if I couldn't sing and drum at the same time.  It all came together nicely.  I love playing in the band!  We communicate very well musically, we all have similar views on music, and we all love The Dead.  What more can I say......