I received my first guitar from my parents at about age 7 and a second at 12 by a Chilean, traditional folk dancing group.
A third guitar was given to me by a friend on my 15th birthday, September 1984.
However, it wasn't till June 1985 that I started guitar lessons for 3 months.
Exactly 12 months later, September 5th 1986 and aired the following night, I found myself performing on national television on Hey Hey It's Saturday's (Red Faces) segment.
In 1987 I joined a band as a guest singer called Syndrome.
Performing at weddings, birthday and dinner functions.
Listen to our live performance of,
December 1994 found me performing on television once again, but as Alfonso Rufatt on this occasion, on the talent show, Pot Of Gold.
In the early 1990s, I started writing my own material and recorded my first album in 2008 titled,
After my daughter.
In 2014 I recorded my second album,
Removed from streaming platforms and replaced by my new, re-recorded 2026 version of,
In 2021, I recorded my third album,
Cheyenne Plus, (Spotify.)
An album consisting of 7 rerecorded tracks from the original 2008 Cheyenne album, (Plus) 3 new tracks.
In March 2023, I recorded 2 instrumental singles and now included in my 2026 Happiness Express album.
In late 2025 and early 2026, I re-recorded my original 2014 Happiness Express album!
i've also had the privilege of having my music played on several radio programs since 2008, to this day.
From my original 2014 Happiness Express album, Sunbury Radio's Bill Kirk plays,
From my 2021 Cheyenne Plus album, Gippsland FM's Greg King plays,
From my 2014 Happiness Express album, Inner FM's Geoff Putnam plays,
From my 2014 Happiness Express album, InnerFM's Margaret Cockburn plays,
I was honoured to have Sunbury Radio's Bill Kirk conclude his 19 years at the station, May 2024, appropriately with my original 2014 version of,
Now at Gippsland FM, Greg King also honoured me by concluding his 10 years at, Inner FM, February 2023, with my original 2014 version of,
Since 2015, Greg King continues using my "Happiness Express" track to,
and
his various programs.
As Greg explains!
Used an instrumental version of my "Happiness Express", on a former program during his,
Gig Guide.
Used it on a promo for a former program,
Greg continues using my "Sorrento" piece, in 2026, from my Happiness Express album, during his,
Market Report.
Presentations of my music can be heard at my,
Stream from,
Purchase CD copies from my,
and
Happiness Express shopping cart.
My music can also be streamed from,
I look forward to promoting my recently released 2026 Happiness Express album, with my Radio Presenter friends!
As endorsed by,
and
Inner FM's Margaret Cockburn.
My other musical pursuits go on as usual, such as entertaining, or busking, on Puckle Street Moonee Ponds occasionally.
I also upload the occasional home video performance on my website here and my verified socials.
Such as my cover of,
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