SHINE: FRIENDS

KIDS RECORD HITS: Schools are cutting arts programs left and right. It's a national tragedy. Creativity and nurturing talent is incredibly important. Here is the new company I have launched. Please help me spread the word!
JOHN OATES: Frequent collaborator and co- writer ("1,000 Miles of Life," & "Planetarium") Check out Johnny's site. I was lucky enough to be the opening act on tour with Hall and Oates for 50 shows and we became great friends. John is one of my favorite people in the world!
STEVE SUNDHOLM: The producer that started it all. He is a long time collaborator and has produced or co-produced most of my early catalogue. a great and talented guy! Check out his website. He specializes in mastering.
NIGHT BIRD STUDIO LA: Jed Leiber's amazing sounding room in the Sunset Marquis hotel (LA). The list of clients is a who's who in the music industry. This is the best and most unique studio in LA. Jed is a frequent collaborator and a great guy! Check out his studio here.
JED LEIBER: Jed Leiber's music page.
DAN LARSEN VIDEOS: My good buddy Dan Larsen teaches video production and we went to high school together. He is a frequent collaborator and filmed the video for "The Phoenix" and my 80's video. Check out his stuff here.
MUSIC MILLENNIUM: Terry Currier is one of the coolest most honest business owners I have ever met. He is fair, kind and loves to support music of all genres. He is also very involved in our local community and helps to make Portland what it is. Not only that but Music Millennium is the best record store in Portland. Terry has always been supportive and he is one of the best business men I know. Thank you Terry! Kids Record Hits has partnered with Music Millennium to put on 4 contests a year. The winner gets a full scholarship to become a published songwriter and recording artist. There is one contest for each season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
WOODCRAFT RANGERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM L.A.: I was the Arts Director for 67 schools in the South Central L.A. area when I lived down there. This is an amazing program and Cathy the CEO has become a good friend and does an excellent job of serving students in the area. It will be expanding nationally over the next two years as well. I helped them write and edit a program called Rock the Classroom.
ELIXIR STRINGS: I love the tone and long lasting durability of these strings. I am proud to be a sponsored artist of Elixir Strings. I recommend them and they are the only strings I use. Check out their stuff here.
ALVAREZ GUITARS: I love Alvarez guitars so I was honored that they chose to sponsor me and give me their top of the line acoustic guitars. Thank you! I am literally singing their praises. Check them out here.