jode_mode + Musician in Panama City, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hi, I'm Jode (the Mode)! I have been playing guitar for 15 years or so. I enjoy experimenting with sounds and genres and look up to many musicians (even ones that don't relate to guitar). Even though I have been playing a long time I'm not much of a hair metal "shredder", I try but I stink :) I love the sound of shredding and love laying down some rhythm for someone to shred to.

I am looking into starting either a Celt/Punk/Ska (or combined) band. Why? It's my roots, and I enjoy it. I do not wish to extol an obscene lifestyle or be a bad influence, so THAT style of punk is not what I am looking for. Jog on mate :) If you like to be a positive influence then that is what I am looking for. I also enjoy many alt/indie styles including post-rock.

My musical resume isn't huge, but it has it's high points: I used to play in a band which is now pretty famous in the UK (Faintest Idea). A couple of THEIR vids are on my profile (I'm not in either of them, nor do I take any credit for their work). Don't get me wrong, I wasn't a part of the band when they got successful. Just before they took off I was evolving and growing more than ever (I was a teen at the time). They specialized in raw punk at first, but later evolved to Ska-Punk (after I left) due to some members influences (which is cool because I like ska too).

Since then I have played in a ministry position with different churches as a guitar player, and occassionally as a bassist or drummer --> (if someone was desperate!). I played 3 years as a rhythm guitarist in the UK and another 3 years out west. The last 2 years I have been playing as the Worship leader at Lifeblood Baptist church in Panama City which has allowed me to adapt as a rhythm guitarist, lead guitarist, and SINGER! Sing? That is really new to me and I am learning all the time. Everyone says I sound good, but I'm self conscious about it. All the other years I have just been a bedroom jammer (and thats the best place to learn!).

Call me: 850 290 2989

Screen name:

jode_mode

Member since:

Nov 15 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

My influence list is HUGE! Let me break it down:

Favorite Band: The Police

Favorite Guitarist(s): Andy Summers, Andy Othling
Favorite Drummer(s): Stewart Copeland (you see I'm a huge Police fan), or Travis Barker
Favorite Bassist: Les Claypool
Favorite Singer: Roger Daltry
Genre influences:

Punk : The Culprits, One-21, MxPx (old and some new), NOFX (I hate their lyrics... Love the sound), Slick Shoes, The Gaslight Anthem, Calibretto13, Flatfoot56.

Celt: The Pogues, Pub songs, Pipe and Drum corps stuff.

Ska: The Specials, Toots and the Maytals, Madness, The Insyderz, Five Iron Frenzy, The O.C. Supertones, The Israelites

Metal: Killswitch Engage, For Today, POD, (you get my drift)

Acoustic/Ambient: Corey Crowder, James Orr, Andy Othling

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Vocalist:

Intermediate

Lead Guitar:

Intermediate

Electronic Music:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Pri: Squier Tele Deluxe (Backup: Epiphone Les Paul) > Vox coil cables > Dunlop Vol DVP1 > TC Elec. Polytuner > EHX Epitome > OCD Fulltone OD > Boss Metalzone MT2 > Boss TR2 Tremolo > DD7 Delay w/tap tempo pad > MXR Carbon Copy Delay > Strymon Big Sky Reverberator > Boss RV5 Reverb > RC3 Looper > VOX VT120+ 2x12 Amp and VOX AD30VT Amp

MUSIC