Vital Stats

Age: 36

Instruments: Lead guitar, lead vocal, bass, piano, sax

Bands: The Jokers Band, the Jokers Duo

Day job: Full-time student and musician

Hometown: Charleston, W. Va.

Current residence: Ormond Beach

Type of music you perform: Rock, blues, classic, metal, country

Repertoire sampler: Originals include "Sunshine," "You Make the Call," "The Gift," "Freedomtown," "Pain." Covers -- "Little Wing," "Rooster," "Tin Pan Alley," "Across the Universe."

Upcoming area gigs: 9 p.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

8 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 and 19, Lagerheads, 2444 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach

9 p.m. Feb. 5 and 25, Doghouse Bar, 601 Main St., Daytona Beach

9 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 24 and 28, Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St., Daytona Beach

Web site: thejokersbandrocks.com

Taking Notes

Who or what inspired you to take up music?

My grandfather, Marvin Pelfrey. Also Mr. Robinson at Campbell Jr. (now Campbell Middle School in Daytona Beach), the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Ray Vaughan -- and it just comes natural.

What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?

Playing the Jagermeister stage during Bike Week as a little duo with backing tracks was the most unusual. And playing a sax solo at the Peabody (Auditorium in Daytona Beach) to a packed house at 14 was pretty memorable.

What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?

John Lennon

What was the last book you read?

"With a Little Help from My Friends: The Making of Sgt. Pepper" by George Martin and William Pearson

What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?

Kinda on a Beatles kick, so "Abbey Road."

What is your favorite movie?

"The Lord of the Rings"

What was the best concert you ever attended?

Clapton in Tampa. Just precision perfect show.

"If I didn't play music, I would . . . ":

Do something I don't do as well.

"I'd sell my soul for . . .":

My children and family.