Formed in October 2007, The Awakening consisted of David Thompson (guitar) and Chris Anderson (drums). What began as a series of impromptu jam sessions began developing into ideas for songs, and in on December 1st, two months later, The Awakening entered The Wade Studio to begin tracking a 3-song demo EP. With Andrew Wade's help, these songs matured into something far more than the original rough ideas presented by Chris and David. Combining elements of rock, metal, ambient, and jazz/fusion, these three tracks are just the tip of the iceberg for this young act. In January, Andrew Wade officially joined The Awakening, and the group is hard at work writing lyrics and vocal melodies for a (hopefully) April or June demo release.

I am a solo act who plays  wind synthesizers. I play along with pre-recorded music backgrounds. I specialize in Smooth Jazz, Blues, and R&B. I also can tailor my sets to concentrate on your favorite music genre whether it be Standards,Smooth Jazz,R&B, Blues, or holiday (Christmas). The Yamaha WX5 wind synthesizer looks like a clarinet but is electronic and can reproduce 256 different instruments. I will also be playing a Morrison Digital Trumpet starting in the spring. I play around the Ocala area and have been featured playing Christmas music at the Rainbow State park Festival of lights, three years running, I have also been featured at the  "Jazz Up Dunnellion" Jazz Festivals for the last three years, and I have played at the Melting Pot, The Hilton, and Rondo's. I am a seasoned professional.  I will play for dinners, receptions, bars, resturants, public events, and private parties. I emulate any instrument but concentrate on trumpets, saxes, flutes, and strings. I have all my own equipment including a BOSE P.A.System. Call me if interested in a solid dependable musician. If unable to reach me at the phone listed, try my cell at 352 857-9958.

If you are looking for a danceband, I am also a member of "Smooth Sensations", Ocala's premier 9 piece band. For booking price and availability, call the same numbers provided or 352-245-1720 (Gene)