For years before this Scott had been playing music, spending about 5 years with one band, writing all of the songs, playing guitar, and living out the grind of a gigging musician. “There was a time in my life where the juices were flowing and music was being created, but eventually that dried up.” A constant schedule of shows meant that they began playing the same stuff over and over, killing the love of playing and writing music for the guitar. A new wife and a budding career as barber eventually put a much-needed end to the touring lifestyle. However the love of music and the need to create never left, so Scott decided to recreate the excitement he once had, by learning to play the accordion. Soon after, a client of his began coming in and talking about the band he was in. He gave Scott a CD, but like it so often happens Scott tossed it aside. Eventually, after enough persistence, Scott gave it a listen and was blown away. It was folky, Irish, Americana, all sang with so much soul and conviction. Scott immediately shared it with and old band mate who talked him into setting up a jam session. The pieces fell in place and created what is Vinnie and The Hooligans.