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Birthplace: Quito, Ecuador
This multi-instrumentalist began his artistic career, playing guitar in several instrumental and vocal bands throughout Northeast Ohio during the ‘80s and ‘90s. During this time playing in such Cleveland bands as Sacred Heart, Amon-Ra, Prodigy and Electro-Motive-Force, Byron decided to pursue college-level guitar instructors to offer him more challenge and diversity in his artistic journey.
In 1995, he began to study jazz and classical music at Cleveland State University, which allowed Byron the diversity and flexibility to pursue a commissioned performance position as first guitar with the Richard Henrickson composed and orchestrated rock opera "Ozone Hour" in the Cleveland Chamber Orchestra's
in 1997. Byron began his solo career n 1999 with the release of the EP album “Byron Nemeth Group.” Such compositions as “Millenium Machine” and “Two Moon Sky” offer the listener a sense of time and space
that taps into the imagination and playfulness that is inherit in every note.
Byron’s next release would be the album “2000,” which would challenge his entire musical capabilities by being a complete self-produced and performed project. This solo album would showcase his artistic abilities in composition and performance through such film driven melodies as “Machines of Ice,” “High Speed Life,” and “Summer’s New Day.” With the release of this album came the opportunity to contribute and honor a fellow guitarist whom he admired and respected. The Japanese release of the tribute to
Jason Becker "Warmth In The Wilderness" Tribute CD in 2001 allowed Byron a featured song "It's Showtime" to honor Becker.
The most noteworthy and artistically serious project that Byron would release would be “100 Worlds.” Mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London by Nick Webb, this album would prove to be a step-up from his other albums. In 2002, Byron had a featured chapter "Switching Gears" in the book Working Musicians by New York City ASCAP/DEEMS Taylor award winning author Bruce Pollock. Working Musicians displays defining moments from the studio, the stage and the road from a variety of noteworthy artists
Throughout his career Byron has opened for such notable bands/artists such as Warrant, Winger, Dream Theater, Rick Emmett from Triumph, Wrathchild America, Vicious Rumors with Vinnie Moore, Helix, Keel
with Mark Ferrari, David Chastain, Tony Mc Alpine, Yes, Black Label Society with Zakk Wylde and
Proto-Kaw featuring Kerry Livgren from the original Kansas line-up.
The next artistic venture that Byron plans on is a yet to be titled album release this year. A new line- up proves to offer more aggressive rhythms, yet more melodic guitar solos, as well as features from a
variety of guest artists and vocalists.
- Screen name:
- Byron Nemeth
- Member since:
- Jun 14 2005
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
Influences
Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Dream Theater, Randy Rhodes, Rush, UFO and the Beatles
EQUIPMENT
www.byronnemeth.com
