Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: I grew up with a mixture of classic rock and Motown music with groups like The Beatles, The Stones, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson. But it was in 1969 my senior year in High School on a perfect spring day walking down the street in Passaic NJ that I saw an open window with the curtains blowing in the breeze when I heard Led Zeppelin for the very first time. The song “Communications Breakdown” blasted out into the street” I knew then that I had become addicted to rock music.
Q: Can you describe the musical style of Boomer Baby Sounds in three words?
A: New Classic Rock
Q: How do you stay connected with your fans, and what role do they play in shaping your musical journey?
A: Through social media and the website. Most of them want to hear new rock music with a classic rock edge and that’s what I enjoy doing, so it’s a good fit.
Q: You have just released your new EP, ‘I’m Your Huckleberry Now’. Is there a story behind it?
A: On my previous releases I played or programmed the drums, played keys and sang vocals. But when I got the opportunity for Derrek Sherinian of Black Country Communion and Dream Theater to play keyboards on the EP, I decided that I wanted other musicians to play all the parts. So, I was able to get Jim Riley the drummer from Rascal Flats and producer Bill Watson of Nashtrax on bass which gave me the sound I was going for on this EP
Q: What is your favorite track from the EP and why?
A: ” I’m Your Huckleberry Now” is my favorite track. It’s about Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on humankind. One of my favorite westerns is Tombstone. In the movie Val Kilmer’s character Doc Holiday, in a gunfight with his adversary Johnny Ringo, proclaims “I’m your huckleberry” which in those days meant you’re the right person for the job. So I thought, will AI be right for humanity or will there be a gun fight in the end?
Q: Can you walk us through the creative process of producing the EP, “I’m Your Huckleberry Now”?
A: I wrote the songs and recorded demo sequences in my home studio. Then sent out the sequences to the other musicians who recorded their tracks remotely. After the live tracks were returned to me I recorded all the vocals. At that point, I assembled the tracks and arranged all the songs, sent them out to Eclipse Mixing who mixed and mastered the entire EP.
Q: What has been the most memorable concert or performance for you so far?
A: I am a DIY indie musician with a primary focus on recording. In 2026, I am planning to join or form a group that is interested in performing my material.
Q: Reflecting on your body of work, each song holding its unique significance, could you share a particular track that stands out to you personally? What makes that specific tune special, and why does it hold a place of pride in your musical journey?
A: It’s a song that I recorded with my daughter some time back called “Looking In From The Outside”. It’s special to me for a couple of reasons. First, I got to perform with my daughter who sings on the track. She’s a trained vocalist who brought a haunting uniqueness to the song. Second, I wanted to capture the feeling of those who struggle daily to survive, from people looking for their next meal or abused children trying to break free from their abusers.
Q: Exploring the diverse creative processes within the music industry is always fascinating. Could you provide insight into Boomer Baby Sounds’ unique approach to crafting music? From the initial spark of an idea to the finished song, how do you navigate the creative journey and bring its musical concepts to life?
A: I’m not sure my approach to writing songs is unique but I try to approach most songs with a story not necessarily about me but about the world outside, past, present and future. The initial idea may be a chord progression, a melody, a groove or a topic for a song. Whatever it is it winds up in my digital audio workstation as a musical sequence. Some of those sequences die on the vine while others go on to be finished songs. Once a song is completed, I try to decide if it’s “good enough” to spend more time on recording and producing. Hopefully these songs meet the mark for release, if not, they go into the old not good enough file.
Q: As we wrap up our conversation, looking ahead, what aspirations or dreams do you have for Boomer Baby Sounds, and what message would you like to share with your fans as they continue to accompany you on this musical journey?
A: My immediate goal is to get these songs heard by more people and to continue to provide an end product that they can enjoy. I’d like to see classic rock music make a resurgence. There are some bands out making this music, so if there is either a renewed or for some a new interest in classic rock music, Boomer Baby Sounds wants to be part of it.
