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Tim grew up in a house filled with music. His parents were always dancing to vinyl records spinning in the living room. While other kids were outside banging on trash can lids, Tim and his friends were chasing the raw energy of punk. They’d spend hours watching older kids try to nail Ramones and Black Flag covers, soaking it all in.
Most days ended at the local music shop, staring at guitars they couldn’t afford but dreamed of owning.
One evening, Tim’s dad came home from work, looked serious, and said, “Come with me.” He took Tim to a store and told him to pick out anything he wanted. Then he added, “You can play as loud as you want—just make sure it’s tuned to my station.”
That moment sparked a deep dive into Texas Swing, Jazz, Blues, and Americana Country. It wasn’t just about playing music—it was about understanding it.
One lucky encounter introduced Tim to seasoned musicians who’d spent years on the road. They didn’t sugarcoat anything—and that’s exactly what made the lessons stick. Through them, Tim got a real-world education in commercial music theory, not just the textbook kind.
Before long, he was invited to stay after hours, soaking up stories and sounds from blues legends who’d lived the music. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was unforgettable.
Tim had the chance to learn from some incredible mentors—George Stahl from the Minnesota Orchestra, Pat Dawson who played with Bob Seger, and John Grunke at the MacPhail Center for the Arts. Each one helped shape his understanding of music in their own way.
In college, one of Tim’s professors noticed something unusual: Tim could hear a piece of music once and remember the notes with surprising accuracy. That professor, Stephen Gabrielson, saw potential and encouraged Tim to take his talents beyond the classroom.
So Tim packed his bags and hit the road—buses, planes, hotel rooms—learning firsthand how the commercial entertainment world really works.
Tim’s bass playing is shaped by some of the greats—Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire), Leland Sklar (James Taylor), Mark King (Level 42), Wilson Jackson (BB King), Dean Dinning (Toad the Wet Sprocket), and Norm Stockton (Lincoln Brewster). Their influence shows in his timing, tone, and the way he plays with intention.
Over the years, Tim has played and recorded with a wide range of Midwest artists, including CMA-nominated and award-winning acts like Matt Graunke & the Crow River Rebellion, Poppa Bear Norton, the Jensen Sisters, MoeDell, RJ Graff, Chad Edwards Band, Javier Trejo, Mark Stone & the Dirty Country Band, Paul Esch, Mike Bruno, Ken Wannovich, Wynand Hansen, Russell Schmidt, and the Farmer’s Daughters.
He’s been part of many recordings and has performed at churches, venues, and public events across the region. Two of those projects—MoeDell’s Hoppin Trains and Poppa Bear Norton’s Country’s Back in Town—are currently getting airplay on FM radio.
Tim’s love for the bass is clear every time he plays. Whether it’s his 7-string bass, electric upright, or his deep, honest vocals, audiences recognize the passion. His journey has taken him to over 300 cities across the U.S. and 28 countries around the world.
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