Aram Takvoryan
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Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other.

ABOUT

Aram Elias Takvoryan-Upright and Electric Basses (5 and 4 string Fretted and Fretless), Drums, Guitar, Vocals Born Dec. 10, 1973 in Stamford , CT. Began playing Alto Saxophone at age 6. Switched to drums at 10 years old. At 13, picked up my first bass guitar. A few years later, acoustic guitar and vocals After playing in many bands in and around Knoxville, TN, I attended college at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, where I earned an honors degree in Psychology in 1995. *1996- Formed the band Wherever It Goes (W.I.G.) 4 years and 1 album later, I returned to Knoxville and joined St. Somewhere, a Caribbean-Rock band. *2000-2002 Toured with St. Somewhere all over the U.S. playing several hundred shows, including 5 opening gigs with Jimmy Buffett (he also played a show with us in Margaritaville, Key West-Halloween, 2002). *2002- St. Somewhere recorded/released their 3rd CD and first national release-self titled St. Somewhere. *2003-2004- Taught Bass Guitar and Drums/Percussion at The Music Garden in Knoxville. I Currently teach drum and bass lessons out of my home. *Solo vocal performance of the National Anthem at the Knoxville Coliseum. (Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey game) *Played w/ several bands and solo acts including, Crawlin Kingsnake, Palm Grease, Soulgasm, Nine Mile Skid, Tall Paul, Dave Landeo, and The Detroit Daddies. *2004-2005 Bassist/ Vocalist with Garage Deluxe/Knoxville, TN. *2004-2007 Bassist/Vocalist with JayStorm. *2006- Present - Currently Bassist/Vocalist for JC and the Dirty Smokers,The Drunk Uncles, Big Bad Jukebox, The Honky Tonks Anonymous,and The Dave Landeo Band/Knoxville, TN, as well as subbing gigs and session work.

Screen name:
Aram Takvoryan
Member since:
Jul 31 2004
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week
Most available:
Days

Influences

James Jamerson, Paul Jackson, Herbie Hancock, Jaco, Victor wooten, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Miles, Anthony Jackson, Chick Corea, the list goes on and on...

EQUIPMENT

Upright and electric (5 string Spector and 4 string fretted and fretless Fender Jazz basses), Fishman acoustic pickup, EMG active pickups, Boss GT6B Mutli effects processor, Gallien-Kreuger 700RB-II/210 combo, Ampeg B-115 Kickback Combo, Ampeg B4R 1000w Solid State Bass Amp, SWR "Son of Goliath" 6x10 Speaker Cabinet, Behringer Rack Compressor/Limiter, Korg Rack Tuner, Shure Beta Mic, Epiphone Acoustic Guitar

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Mar 8 2008 8:00P
Dave Landeo Band/ Private Party Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Mar 13 2008 10:00P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Preservation Pub Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 15 2008 10:00P
Dave Landeo Band @ Stir Fry Cafe Johnson City, Tennessee
Mar 17 2008 9:30P
Dave Landeo Band @ Smokey Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek/ St. Patrick’s Day Bash !!! knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 20 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 28 2008 11:00P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Downtown Grill & Brewery knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 30 2008 7:00A
Dave Landeo Band @ The Knoxville Marathon knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 3 2008 10:00P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Preservation Pub Knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 5 2008 8:00P
Dave Landeo Band @ Red’s Icehouse Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Apr 6 2008 8:00P
Dave Landeo Band @ Red’s Icehouse Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Apr 10 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 18 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 19 2008 10:00P
JC and the Dirty Smokers @ Barley’s Knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 25 2008 11:00P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Downtown Grill & Brewery knoxville, Tennessee
Apr 26 2008 8:00A
Dave Landeo Band/ Country Music Marathon Nashville, Tennessee
Apr 26 2008 8:00P
Dave Landeo Band/ Private Party knoxville, Tennessee
May 8 2008 10:00P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Preservation Pub Knoxville, Tennessee
May 9 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
May 10 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
May 22 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
May 24 2008 9:30P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Smoky Mtn. Brewery/ Turkey Creek knoxville, Tennessee
May 30 2008 11:00P
Big Bad Jukebox @ Downtown Grill & Brewery knoxville, Tennessee
Jun 14 2008 8:00P
Dave Landeo Band/ Private Party Atlanta, Georgia
Jun 22 2008 5:00P
Dave Landeo Band/ MDA Camp Discovery Cookeville, Tennessee