donValentine

Description:

Screen Name:

donValentine

Sex:

M

Age:

45

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years Playing Music:

35

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to Gig:

6-7 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

I am a guitarist/ guitar synthesist, so I can do keyboard-type sounds in addition to guitar.

I am really looking for a progressive sound - not hard rock or metal. Been there, done that.

I don't care about making money now - I am all about the music, and its intrinsic beauty.

What I'd like:
Musicians, or a band... I am seeking an artful blend in the styles of Genesis (With Peter Gabriel), Marillion (With Fish on vocals), with perhaps a dash of the passion of Queensryche - Progressive art rock meets melodic, operatic power rock meets modern melodic fusion. Jazz influenced progressive is cool, too - Like UK/Alan Holdsworth, Steve Hillage, and so on.

I write, I sing, I arrange, and I play. I'd prefer not to be the lead vocalist, guitar is where I am strongest.

I am very good at finding vocal harmonies, and I can hold my part in a vocal harmony, no problem.

I have years of experience, and I've got a pretty good feel for what works, and what doesn't. I will be looking to jam starting around the end of July/beginning of August, or so.

I have YEARS of pro stage / touring and studio experience, in the USA and in Europe, and I even have a little bit of studio and live production experience.

What I'd like to AVOID:

I'd prefer to stay away from anything obscene, grotesque, satanic, freaky.

If you're affiliated with anything even REMOTELY gang-y or criminal, DON'T contact me.

If you have drug, alcohol, or wife/girlfriend problems, don't bother. (If you're interested in what I am interested in, ping me at dd AT euro-innova DOT com) or leave a message at two three nine four oh five one one six one.

I am looking for serious, passionate, talented musicians with a genuine love of interesting music!

Influences:

Steve Hackett, Marillion, Anthony Phillips, Daryl Stuermer, Fripp, Eno, Extreme, Queensryche, George Lynch, Allan Holdsworth. Many, many more, but you get the idea.

I realize that the examples of my playing don't reflect what I say my influences are, but all of the stuff you'll hear if you listen to my examples are several years old.

(Listen to "In My Dreams" - at about 1 minute 10 seconds, it becomes a rock power ballad.)

Equipment List:

All pro gear, tour-ready, european voltage conversions on all A/C powered equiptment. Marshall / Mesa Boogie and Peavey (all tube) amps, electric guitars, FX, guitar synth equipment, etc., etc.

I also have reliable transportation, and a good straight day gig.

Audio/Video Downloads

1. Wilderness.mp3
2. In My Dreams.mp3
3. NNN.mp3