ABOUT
I started playing guitar in High School, was in bands through college - doing local shows, all original music. Then I joined the Navy and didn't play much for the next ten years. When I got back into music in Texas I played with a variety of groups including bass with a Led Zeppelin cover band, then on to a Death Metal group - both of which were a lot of fun, but I prefer original material.
Now I'm back in my home town and trying to get something started. I've put up a couple quick recordings of the types of stuff I write, the quality/mixing isn't great but it's just to give you an idea what I'm working on.
Currently, I'm looking for collaborators to write/record some new music or even form a band. I'm always down to chat about music, or jam, so if you're in the area hit me up!
- Screen name:
- jay1457290
- Member since:
- May 09 2020
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I listen to pretty much everything except Country and Rap. Probably the biggest influences would be Gojira, Lamb of God, Sound Garden, Opeth, Tool, Pearl Jam, Slipknot, and heavier rock.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Intermediate
- Other Percussion:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
I have everything a band needs to practice and record, which was the goal. My issue is space, so most of this is in storage at the moment:
Ibanez and Schecter basses - 4 and 5 string, Schecter and various other guitars, Fender and Ashdown amps. Shecter, PRS, and misc. guitars and amplifiers. Recently got a Boss Katana, which has been fun.
(Ludwig/Zildjan drum kit, though I don't have space to set it up at the moment.)
Small PA system (100w) for practice as well as a variety of mics, stands, cables, pedals, etc.
