SEEKING
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, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Diego Rio, Brazilian / British, was born in 1981. He started learning to play guitar at 13 years old in Brazil, where he played in classical guitar festivals; in a chorinho groups. In 2001, moved to Portugal in search of new music experiences and there stayed for 2 and a half years. There started his interest in a jazz after playing with local and international musicians. In 2003, Diego moved to London to further his knowledge in music. Since then he has engaged in a series of tours in Europe, also Asia, Africa and South America. In the meantime, he has achieved a 2:1 Honours Degree in Jazz in the Middlesex University of London. To expand his network, from 2013 Diego has lived in Berlin, South France and is currently based in Los Angeles - CA.
- Screen name:
- Diego Rio
- Member since:
- May 01 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
EQUIPMENT
PRS Hollowbody II
Gibson Ls Paul
Fender Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster
Martin D16
Takamine nylon
Ortega mandolin
Mesa Boogie Mark IV
Egnater Rebel 30
Lots and lots of pedals...