Photo: Jim Merithew

Born and Raised: I grew up behind the Orange Curtain. (Now popularly know as "the O.C.")

Instruments Played: Piano, accordion and kazoo

Favorite TDA Song to Perform Live: The Story of Lawrence Welk because it's such a brilliantly written saga. It still makes me laugh. The genius of Paul Rogers.

Start With TDA: About five years ago, after Patty moved to HI, Paul asked Susie to join the band, and Susie said he had to ask me too. I loved the songs and the whole premise of the band.

First Started Playing Music: At three noodling around on our piano at home. And singing in the bath.

Other Bands (Past or Present): San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Philharmonia Baroque Chorus, Pacific Chorale, Rosin Coven, Mirabai Ensemble, Dave Stringer, Holland America production cast

Favorite Bands: San Francisco Symphony (my husband's band)

Favorite Road Food: Home-cooked meals (hint, hint)

Other Hobbies and Interests: Russian and Chinese languages, my cats Junipurr and Napali, traveling, teaching, reading