piano studies shortly after, performing many times and earning a scholarship for college. When he was 16, he bought his first guitar and amp. Playing guitar became his life-long passion.

Tracey continued to hone his craft over many years and eventually began teaching guitar and piano. In the early 90's he left the teaching trade and nearly gave up playing guitar all together. Alternative music had killed the guitar solo and it simply wasn't fun to play anymore. The flame was rekindled when he forged Foolsbane with Jason Ramsey, Chris Wiersema, and D.J. Winnett, and he hasn't looked back since. In February of 2009 Tracey finished the studio recording, The Curse of the Third Man: Alpha, with his group Foolsbane, and is currently writing and recording the second part, The Curse of the Third Man: Omega.

Tracey's life line is his beautiful wife, Julie, and their four children; Ashley, Robert, Domonique, and Catarina. Tracey and Julie have had more joy added to their lives with the addition of their first grandbaby, Kaydence.

Tracey began scuba diving in the summer of 2008. Tracey had found a new hobby to become passionate about. He decided to gain as much knowledge about diving as he could and decided to become a PADI diving professional.

When Tracey isn't working on school, spending time with his family, or playing music, chances are you won't find him roaming on land. Look for his bubbles in any mud puddle in the state of Idaho.

In the future, Tracey looks forward to continuing working with Foolsbane as well completing his first solo album. He has dedicated his life to music. With Tracey's considerable talents, the sky is the limit!

Tracey is managed by Michael "Bear" Clair of Nashville Ninja Management.

NEWS OF FOOLSBANE:

Exciting news, folks! The Curse of the Third Man -- Omega recording has begun. Drums and bass are tracked for the first track and work has begun on the second track. We still have a pile of writing to do, but the project is coming along nicely.

Tracey is now endorsing the amazing GODIN Nylon Multiac and the New Multiac Spectrum Steel string Guitars!!! He is proud to be part of the GODIN family.

Remember, the first part of the story is available at Hastings in Twin Falls, iTunes, and Amazon, among others. If you would like a disc shipped to you, email the good Doctor at dr_x@foolsbane.com. He'll set up the transaction and get you The Curse of the Third Man -- Alpha, so you won't miss out on this epic journey.