RoadRat
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Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Co-Organizer for a recently down-sized 175+ man meet-up group/musicians pool in San Dimas, California. Formerly with a Neil Young Tribute band and Cream/Hendrix/The Who cover band, currently working with Classic rock composite bands, a West Coast Pop/Rock originals band and progressive rock project. Looking for an experienced 'Mike Portnoy' employing double pedal for future original work and to support the other projects. roadrat2007

Screen name:
RoadRat
Member since:
Apr 08 2015
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Prog/metal: Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Al DiMeola, Dream Theater, Meytal, Queensryche, King's X. Classic rock: Mountain, James Gang, Grand Funk, Cream.
Rock: Chickenfoot, Van Halen, Circle, Halestorm, Alternative Rock: Evanesence, Symphonic Rock: Night Wish.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Vocalist - Tenor:
Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Lead Guitar:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Bass Guitar:
Advanced
Drums:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Backline: Ampeg SVT, 810E, BX220H, Crate half stack, Line6 half stack, Rocktron stereo chorus amp and Left/Right support cabs for acoustic work.

FOH: 4000wt MU PC-10 board pumping Kustom Mains (215/HF Horn), Kustom wedges, mics and gear for 4 vocalists.

Lighting: 24 LED RGB DMX, LASER directional, strobe.

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Annual Benefit Scholarship Fundraiser at the Menagerie, Riverside, CA

Encore performance at The Rebel Yell in West Covina, CA

Mojo Magic at the Rebel Yell, West Covina, CA.

Christmas in the Canyon annual toy drive and the Blessing of the Bikes at Cook's Corner in Tribuco Canyon, CA.

Neil Young Birthday Bash & Tribute at Craft Brewing Company, Lake Elsinore.

The Rusty Dogs strike again in The Rock House at PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, California 90803. Appearing with Clapton Road (Eric Clapton trib) and the Frampton Project (Peter Frampton trib) with special guest. $10.00, 4 bands, great venue.

Back at our old haunt, the Boiler Room Temecula, 27911 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, California 92590. Formerly the Uptown Tavern, it's a favorite venue of ours with tons of taps, great food, crazy regulars and hospitable staff. Appearing with Skynyrd Reloaded, this will be a Lynyrd Skynyrd/Neil Young tribute show. Don't miss it...

Mojo Magic showcases at a local favorite in Upland, CA. Always a great time performing here for Heidi and her crew. The Black Watch Pub, 497 N. Central Ave., Suite B, Upland, CA 91786

A 9/11 bike ride at Cook's Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA. This Dog show has turned into a Texas Hurricane Relief concert. We open at high noon followed by Roadshow Rebels and Somewhere Through Time (Iron Maiden trib). Join us.

Performing at the Old Stump Brewing Company, 2896 Metropolitan Place, Pomona, CA. A super colossal venue to be a part of. Great atmosphere. Awesome people.

The Rusty Dogs appear with Strangest Tribe and B.B. Wickman for the kick off to our Summer Concert Series in the Live Room at Chaparral Lanes, 400 West Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA.

Just Dropped By 2 Jam meet up group at Chaparrel Lanes, Live Room, San Dimas, CA

Once again, join us for the annual blessing by Father John and stay for the show with Lab Ratz, O.C. Metal Shop and Roadshow Rebels at Cook's Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA. All ages, Food, Beverages, No cover...

Annual Benefit Scholarship Fundraiser at The Menagerie, Riverside, CA

The Rusty Dogs appear at Craft Brewing Company, 530 Crane Street, Suite C, Lake Elsinore, CA.

The Dogs perform with guests Tumblin' Dice (Linda Ronstadt trib) and Gold Dust Woman (Stevie Nicks trib) in the Live Room at Chaparral Lanes, 400 West Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA. Unofficial meeting place for Just Dropped By 2 Jam, a 380+ man musician's pool/meet up group.

The Rusty Dogs appears with Strange Days (Doors trib) at Shamrocks, 4020 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA.

Top Rock Entertainment presents The Rusty Dogs (Neil Young tribute) with Tumblin' Dice (Linda Ronstadt trib), Excitable Boys (Warren Zevon trib) and Disraeli Gears (Cream trib) at the Rock House, 6285 East Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA. Killer show.

Rusty Dogs play a seasonal toy drive/fund raiser at Cook's Corner. Playing with Roadshow Rebels, Hurricane and Revelation. Great lineup. Need to be there.

Appearing at Malarkey's Grille, 168 North Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA. One hell of an Irish bar and Chin Chin Entertainment presents The Rusty Dogs (Neil Young trib) with Escape (Journey trib) on Alamitos Bay.

Appearing at Craft Brewing Company, 5530 Crane St., Suite C, Lake Elsinore, CA. Neil Young and other rusty music with special guest.

Cook's Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA. Join us for the annual Blessing of the Bikes and a Dog Show with Lab Ratz, O.C. Metal Shop all hosted by Roadshow Rebels. Be there...

Top Rock Entertainment presents Trib Night at the Rock House/PCH Club in Long Beach. Tributes to Neil Young, REM, The Cars and 'Evolution of Eve', a tribute to Females of Rock. Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8. Get there early for a good seat. Friends, Food, Taps, Specials and the music!!! $10.00 gets you in. The incredible venue and music will keep you there... See you soon.

Mojo Magic lays Katie Jake's Sunday at 9pm. Truth, a brass laden cover band will open followed by tributes to System of a Down and The Pretenders. $5.00 at the door. Like and Comment to get on the 'will call' list for complimentary admission. [email protected] or www.facebook/Mojo-Magic-Official-Site

OK, this is what happened: the Rusty Dogs were scheduled to play here but, while in Rio, Pirates kidnapped them so Mojo Magic received a 'Quick Reaction' message from Other World Productions and will deploy in force Saturday night, ready to rock...The Blitz is on! Come get some... $10.00 cover, show starts at 8.

Mojo Magic plays the Rock House at PCH Club, Long Beach. Four bands playing across the genre spectrum. Food, Taps, Friends, and the music! Top Rock Entertainment does it again... Doors open at 7, show starts at 8. $10.00 gets you in. C'mon down...

Top Rock Entertainment and The Rock House at PCH Club Long Beach presents The Summer of Love tour with tributes to Neil Young (the Rusty Dogs band), CCR, Cream and Jimi Hendrix. $10.00 cover, tribs all night...

Mojo returns to KJ's with new material to unleash. $5.00 at the door. Like and Comment to get on the will call list for complimentary admission. [email protected] or www.facebook/Mojo-Magic-Official-Site

Mojo Magic at Katie Jake's playing that brutally obscure classic cover rock you thought you'd NEVER hear again... $5.00 at the door. Like and Comment to get on the will call list for complimentary admission. [email protected] or www.facebook/Mojo-Magic-Official-Site

Neil Young tribute band extends their set to include Allman Brothers, Spirit, Lynnyrd Skynnyrd, ZZ Top and more.

Mojo returns to KJ's with featured vocalist Crystal Levy Portillo of Cougrzz Rock, The Satinettes and Warner Express. Great material. Need to see this. $5.00 at the door. Like and Comment to get on the will call list for complimentary admission. [email protected] or www.facebook/Mojo-Magic-Official-Site

This Neil Young tribute performs at a favorite venue in Glendora. Extended set spanning all Neil Young's work and other rusty music relative to the genre.

This classic cover band performs at a well known venue featuring classic and trib bands in Covina. Four bands on the list for this night.

This is a Neil Young tribute band performing at a popular Huntington Beach venue with two other tributes. Very edgy renditions of Neil Young, Crazy Horse, CSN&Y and Buffalo Springfield.