For as long as I can remember, music has been at the center of my life. In my teens and twenties, I spent countless nights following bands like the Grateful Dead, drawn to the community, the improvisation, and the pure joy of live music.
About twenty-five years ago, during a period of deep personal reflection and change, I picked up the drums—and everything shifted. What began as a creative outlet quickly became something much more profound. The drums became a spiritual anchor, a way to connect with myself and with others on a level words can’t reach.
Over the years, the people I’ve played with have become lifelong friends. Through music, I’ve found not just rhythm, but connection, healing, and purpose. The drums have taken me to new places—both physically and emotionally—and have shaped the entire trajectory of my life.
I don’t play for fame or applause. I play for the quiet peace that music brings to my mind and soul. And the people I share this space with—the other musicians—find that same comfort in their own instruments.
The Struggle Bus Project is simply an extension of that journey: a gathering of friends, a celebration of sound, and a reminder that through music, we find ourselves.