Often called Wiz, Jack has played in several bands for the past 30-some years.  One of the early escapades was a six-piece band called “Still Roving” which did classic rock and roll with some jam tunes featuring a lead guitarist that was a Jimmy Hendrix twin in every way except age and level of substance abuse.  SR played gigs in the midwest and traveled via a semi-painted school bus with the standard student seating replaced by couches, coolers and friends.  Nothing like partying on top of a school bus cruising down two-lane roads in central Kansas to get you ready for a gig.

After a lot of gigs and more stories than can be remembered, he had to choose between a future in art or music and he headed to the Colorado Institute of Art.  The music style quickly changed from midwestern loud rock to mile high acoustic.  It was not easy selling his 800-watt Peavey Festival Series amp for something smaller that wouldn’t disturb mother nature.

One of the art bands that he played with (at places on Capital Hill like Elrond’s and the Mercury Cafe), was the hot bluegrass band “Yee-Haw and the Texas What-Not Band.”  An important lesson learned during these days were if you’re going to be a starving artist make sure to play gigs where good food is served.

As often happens, Jack ended up with a wife, kids and a mortgage.  What he decided not to bring with him was a 1970 Jazz bass, a decent Peavey rig, and a classic Triumph Bonneville 750 - all traded for nice new driveway.  Heavy metal paved the way for a smooth spot to park the wife’s ride.

Later in life Jack met up with a few musicians who were ready for stage two.  After a brief stint with the “Cactus Burners” he got together with a band that was ready to play some out door gigs and started “Second Wind” which focused on some home-grown canyon music and classic rock songs others wouldn’t cover.  Jack also played a few years with his son Dave who is a hotshot on the keys, and performed with the “Michael Waido Band.”

Jack still is influenced by Tim Bogart of Cactus, Stanley Clark and the whole Return to Forever movement, and always prefers a small room with a hot crowd over seeing a mega star with a few thousand other people.

Jack now enjoys all the talent, vocals, and good fun of the Poudre River Band and likes the songs Tom has written that pushes his Chet-ability to the surface.