ALBERT HALL

      Since the days of his youth, Albert has been performing for audiences. In the beginning it was as simple as going door to door and selling homemade concert tickets for a quarter to all the neighbors on his block for a solo singing performance  to be held at his house that evening (much to his parents surprise).  

Next up was guitar and the study of music theory and vocal training which led to numerous performances throughout high school. In fact the more he was on stage; the more he yearned to be on stage more often. After turning down college scholarships in favor of joining the work force and beginning his music endeavors, Albert spent the next eighteen years of his life pursuing a career in what he loved doing most... entertaining. 

Since the glory days of the late eighties and early nineties, Albert’s original music has been heard and enjoyed by thousands all over North America, including the likes of eighties rock legends Firehouse and Slaughter, who asked for a copy of the material.  As well as record companies like Rodell Records in Hollywood CA. who wrote “We have judged you on a point system that considers the following: originality, content, technical ability and overall presentation. We feel that you song “In The Name Of Money” has commercial potential.”   

He has played some of the top venues over five states of the Midwest, and has been review by various publications; The Iguana News writes, “…this band is a regular rotation here because of their advantageous selection of tunes and high energy performance. The musicianship of this band with its strong vocals is top notch.”  The PITCH weekly writes, “Put these guys on your must see list!”  

Albert has had his music played on Kansas City radio and even wrote the theme-ring song for professional Kick Boxer, Kevin Cloughley. He has also owned his own recording studio, his own production company, and continues to write songs still today. With over 150 recorded original songs, it’s obvious his passion hardly ends at simply just performing in front of an audience. Rather, a deeper passion exists in writing and creating what others love to hear. Further, Albert’s love for writing doesn’t end with just music, through the years he has written several short stories and even scripted, storyboarded, shot and edited (though never fully completed) his own short film. 

Enter acting. Though never giving it much thought, Albert was convinced by his friend Justin Zimmerman (who would later become his partner in the creation of the Musical Blades),  to join him in writing a 25 minute comedy-renaissance skit that would be performed at a local renaissance festival. After always being interested in sword play, and never having tried acting, or writing a comedy, Albert jumped at the challenge.   

Since his start in acting, Albert has trained exhaustively in SAFD style staged combat, via Zimmerman, and even Oriental styled choreographed swordplay via external movie pre-production work.  He continues to write and perform both scripts and music. And though now the majority of his music has taken a dramatic turn from rock & roll to comedy laden sea shanties, Albert continues doing what he loves doing most… entertaining.