Selfish Machines + Band in San Antonio, TX

ABOUT

Ready or Not the Selfish Machines are bringing Rock-n-Roll back to the days when the Arenas were filled with head banging crowds of rabid fans. From San Antonio, Texas they are a Throwback to the bands of the 80's. They have been performing live all over the great state of Texas since their debut in 2013. 2014 was a jammed packed year as they performed on over 40 shows. Performing original music and cover songs from the 1960's thru the early 1990's they can tailor their set to meet your needs. Whether its opening for a national touring band, playing the local bar, performing at a festival, or providing entertainment for a community event; the Selfish Machines guarantee a true Rock-n-Roll show that delivers on talent and entertainment.

After beginning his musical training with four-time Grammy winner Michael Morales, lead guitarist and songwriter, Stirling Sykes founded the Selfish Machines. Raised on the Rock-n-Roll of the 80's his songwriting developed into a unique style of arena rock fused with blues and southern rock. Selfish Machines includes Chad Collins on lead vocals who brings a powerful and unique voice guaranteed to blow you away. On Drums they are joined by Gus Ramirez a seasoned musician and songwriter who cut his teeth on the Sunset Strip during the heyday of the 80s rock scene. Tommy Marcum finishes out this quartet of rockers on bass guitar bringing, after earning his chops grinding away in the local scene. The Selfish Machines believe in giving the crowd a true LIVE performance with no background tracks or overdone effects. ROCK-N-ROLL is ALIVE and WELL, and the SELFISH MACHINES intend to prove it.

Screen name:

SM1313

Member since:

Jan 05 2015

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

1

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

50 years

Influences

Motley Crue, Kiss, Ted Nugent, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Guns-n-Roses to name a few.

Members Of Band

Chad Collins--Lead Vocals
Stirling Sykes--Guitarist, Backing Vocals (founding member)
Tommy Marcum--Bass
Gus Ramirez--Drums

EQUIPMENT

Full compliment of Marshall, Orange, and Ampeg Cabs/amplifiers. We use Shure Microphones. Have a full PA system and digital soundboard to include in-ear monitors.

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