SteveUngs + Musician in Loves Park, IL

ABOUT

1965-1968. Was in rock bands in High School, e.g. Rowland Salley on bass, Roger Wylie on drums, and me on guitar.

1968-1970 Played bass for Wheezer Lockinger.

1973-1974 Played guitar in Wunderheight. Bob Alexander on bass, Brian Anderson on keyboards, Jeff (????) on drums and me on guitar.

1975-present.Raised a family. In 1987 married Carolyn Blough. Thanks mainly to her, our 3 kids Seth(hers), Kirsten (mine), and Libby (ours) have all turned out to be great kids.

1988-1995 River Valley Community Church music program.

1996-2007 Carolyn and I and others led worship in Pastor Dan Qualls Sunday School Class

I thoroughly enjoy playing. As I transition into retirement, I am hoping the Lord will provide some kind of an outlet for me
Don't care where, I just love playing!

Screen name:

SteveUngs

Member since:

Jul 24 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

50

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

Beatles Early to mid period, I don't care much for their "Psychedelic phase".
Rockabilly stuff: Summertime Blues, Hot Rod Lincoln etc.
Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn,
My very favorite CD of all time is by a Christian artist, Michael Card "UNVIELED HOPE." the theme of which is the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. Unbelievably powerful.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Lead Guitar:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Vocalist - Baritone:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Fender Stratocasters with Seymour Duncan Antiquity Pickups & Mid range Boost.
Fender Deluxe Reverb with numerous modifications, major ones: Mercury Magnetics transformers & Tone Tubby speaker. various effects pdals

MUSIC