Talk Back Time, Drop the Mic: You Ask...COBE Answers!
What is your gig rate per show?
I charge $200 for a solo hire (or an equal band split) for up to 3 hours of music magic. Tips? Shared evenly — because that’s how real bandmates roll. Think of it this way: it’s cheaper than therapy, more fun than a gym membership, and comes with zero side effects (unless toe-tapping counts). Basically, big vibes at a bargain.
Do you travel outside of Oklahoma for touring or fly date performances?
Absolutely. I'm road-ready and available for national touring opportunities and fly dates throughout the United States. For engagements outside Oklahoma, bookings are contracted under my touring rider, which includes standard touring accommodations, per diem, and applicable travel provisions.
Like many touring musicians, I travel with essential support personnel. My MOMager, Gigi Bell, tours with me as my road manager, tour coordinator, and accessibility assistant. She handles logistics, travel coordination, hospitality, and serves as the primary point of contact so I can stay focused on delivering the best performance possible.
Every engagement is customized to your routing, production schedule, and performance needs. My goal is simple: show up prepared, make the music great, and be an easy, dependable member of your touring team.
Can I request specific songs for my event?
Absolutely! I love creating a personalized soundtrack for every event. I’m basically a human jukebox — 30 years of songs stored up here. My super-savant talent is learning a setlist on the way to the gig, so chances are I’ve got you covered. And if I don’t know it, just hand me a phone and I’ll learn it on the fly. Either way, you’re getting the song you want — and a night to remember.
What's it like being a savant musician?
Imagine having Spotify stuck in your head — except I am the playlist.
Can you play an genre?
Country? Jazz? Gospel? Polka-metal fusion? You name it, I can sit in. (But don’t test me with “Baby Shark” though I have played it a few time for the kiddos, lol)
Do you do solo or just with bands?
Both. Sometimes I’m the one-man band playing the grand at the local yacht clubs, sometimes I’m the glue that makes the band a little more sticky. Think of me as musical duct tape — but cooler.
Any preshow rituals?
Tuning my ears, flexing my fingers, and making sure my 'MOM'ager has a full tank of club soda on stand by.
How do you describe your style?
Stride piano meets soul meets “let’s see where this groove goes.” Basically, I’m in my own key category.
Why should I book you?
Because when you hire me, you're getting more than a keyboard player.
I have perfect pitch, learn songs by ear, and can quickly absorb new material without relying on charts. Whether it's country, rock, blues, gospel, pop, or classics, my goal is to make your music sound like your audience expects to hear it.
I'm dependable, easy to work with, and understand that my job is to support the artist—not steal the spotlight. I show up prepared, stay professional, and deliver the same level of performance night after night.
Being blind has taught me to listen differently. I don't just hear the notes—I hear the feel, the dynamics, and the details that help bring a performance to life.
When you book me, you're not hiring a novelty. You're hiring a seasoned touring musician who happens to be blind, with the work ethic, musical instincts, and professionalism to make your band stronger from the first downbeat.
What's the biggest crowd you've played for?
Around 20,000. But honestly, whether it’s 20 or 20,000, I bring the same energy. (Though 20 people rarely wave lighters in unison.)
Wait...are you really blind?
Yep. Can’t see a thing. But don’t worry — I’ve never lost the keyboard on stage. (The drummer? Different story.)