bales2525 + Musician in Rio Rancho, NM

ABOUT

Guitarist/backing vocalist for Villain Inc., Rio Rancho NM from March 2024 to present (Videos & photos to be added to profile soon)

Previously a member of SOUNDHOUSE, Paso Robles & Pismo Beach CA from April 2017 to September 2023

Have performed live with numerous cover and Corporate bands across the US from 1982 to the present (nightclubs, casinos, private & municipal events); proficient in & have performed a wide catalog of artists from Taylor Swift to Pantera and almost everything in between

I previously performed in nightclubs in Albuquerque 1987-1991

Screen name:

bales2525

Member since:

May 16 2019

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Most of the popular Mid 1960s thru 2000s pop, rock & hard rock bands & artists, emphasis on 1970s & 1980s guitarists i.e. Gorham & Robertson, Moore, Sykes, Meniketti, Tipton & Downing, Nugent, Iomni, Lifeson, Young Bros.,Gibbons, and many more

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Line 6 POD Go, Headrush 200W monitor, Boss Katana 100W 2x12, Boss Katana Mk II 100W 1x12; Gibson Les Paul Tribute, ESP EC-256, John 5 Signature Telecaster (ESP & Telecaster equipped with Seymour Duncan USA Pearly Gates pickups and coil split switches), Yamaha APX700-II 12-string electric/acoustic thinline guitar with stage stand, Fender Telecoustic 6-string electric/acoustic guitar, Shure & Sennheiser vocal & amp mics

MUSIC