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A Short Biography |
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Born and raised in Southern California, Vern began playing music in 1965 as the drummer in a garage band playing surf tunes and rock ‘n roll at parties and dances. He became interested in the guitar about the same time and, influenced by the folk and rock music of the period, he was writing and performing his songs by the Junior year of high school. |
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After serving in the army then returning home for a few years, Vern moved to Washington State in 1974 for a different perspective on life than Los Angeles had to offer. There, he became acquainted with ranch and farm work as well as country music. In the 80's Vern performed at numerous clubs, lounges and events throughout Okanogan County as a solo act, and as a member of the band Mountain Depot. |
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During that period of time Vern also operated a music store (the Midstate Connection) and taught guitar, harmonica and autoharp. As house sound technician for the music store, he had the opportunity to work various venues with such acts as Elvin Bishop, Savoy Brown and Junior Cadillac. |
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Impressed and influenced by the early solo efforts of Emitt Rhodes and Paul McCartney, Vern invested in a home recording setup in 1982 to put his songs into recordings. While studying recording engineering he recorded demos for local artists and bands. |
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Presently living in the striking desert of southern New Mexico, Vern continues to write and record music. His musical styles range from the blues to western, from ballad to rock. |
