I did not realize that part of the thang was to give all your info on where your from etc. So here it is in a nutshell. Born in Detroit, Michigan Moved to San Pedro Sula, Honduras in 1965 (drove thru New Orleans where Mardi Gras was in full swing took mental notes for future) Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina for two years of high school (asked to leave cause I was TOO much fun) Summer in Europe where I met the now famous Julie who introduced me to Joni's music, THANKS Julie! Covington, Louisiana finished High School (almost asked to leave again cause I was having to much fun but was rescued by Brother Dale, thanks Bro) Lafayette, La. Two semesters of college at USL (University of Slow Learners) Played as a soloist on Bar circuit San Pedro Sula, Honduras-One year Hiatus playing with Banda Blanca and substitute teacher at American School Lafayette, La. One more year of college (the old college try) worked for Linda Ronstadt's family at a restaurant and caught the Food and Beverage Bug) Dropped out of school and moved to New Orleans worked in Hotel industry for three years Gunaja, Honduras Lived for one year on the island working building a hotel (ok Ok No I did not use any power tools) Roatan, Honduras Worked for one year in resort hotel Sucked back into New Orleans and been here ever since. Can't seem to find the exit. Plan to retire asap in Honduras and attend JoniFests for a living. Still here, Michael NP-The First Time-U2
