ABOUT
I play rhythm and/or lead guitar. I have no problem with sharing guitar duties/parts.
On musicianship: I’m dependable I show up, get to the practice/gig, setup and tune before the downbeat (on time, means you’re late). I also believe that learning material is for practice time, not rehearsals.
In terms of my lead playing: I favor soulful melodic playing over shredding. I have a heavy blues style, with some country/southern rock inflections. I am willing to adapt and learn new styles in the service of the project.
Regarding my rhythm playing: one aspect of my experience/approach that helps me stand out is that I know how to blend in and let others shine when it’s called for. I also know how to differentiate my parts to avoid muddying the guitars.
I’m open to original or cover bands. Ideally I like to play in bands where everyone can operate freely in their own lanes and add interesting details that build on one another. If covering, I’d rather sound good than “right,” meaning I’m not interested in playing a note-for-note tribute approach, but would rather find ways to breath new life into the material.
- Screen name:
- Clash City Rocker
- Member since:
- Jan 14 2018
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
The Clash, The Hold Steady, Elvis Costello, The Ramones, Rancid, NoFX, Black Keys, Matthew Sweet, The Band, Emmylou Harris, Springsteen, Pixies, Sublime, early Weezer, Bowie, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Ryan Adams, Jason Isbell, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes,
Letters to Cleo, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Superdrag, The Old 97’s
Instrument experience:
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Guitars: Fender Nashville Tele (hot-rodded), Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone ES-339 p90 Pro, Washburn acoustic
Amp: Egnater Rebel 30 combo
Pedals: Assorted
