StrokerAce1973

SEEKING

Band to Join, Drums, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

In the mid-'90s, I recorded an album for Roadrunner Records, but like most bands, we lacked support, wisdom and a truckload of luck - so we faded into obscurity. 13 years later, I've been feeling that pull again - so before I'm old and wrinkled, I thought I'd throw my line back in the water to see what's out there. I really just want to have fun; if something serious comes out of it, then sweet - let's hit the road - but that's not necessarily my main agenda. Let's just jam and see what happens.

I'd prefer to rock - but if we got together and awesome folk music came forth, then I'd roll with it. I'm open to just about anything other than religious music and rap; they both have their place, and if it's your thing, then by all means go for it - it's just not mine. ;)

The music biz is a young person's game, so at 38, I'm a relative old geezer - but I don't look it, I damn sure don't feel it, and I think I've still got something to contribute. Age, race and gender are non-issues to me; if they are for you, we probably wouldn't get very far. When I was 21, I was playing with guys in their 30s, and I learned a great deal from them. I'd like to think I could offer the same experience and wisdom to younger musicians, should they choose to play with me. I've also still got some pretty great contacts - so if we DID come up with something that had potential for success, I could get it into the right hands.

I'm a homeowner with very cool neighbors on both sides, so if jam space is an issue, I could resolve it. If you're interested, drop me a line.

Screen name:: StrokerAce1973
Member since:: Aug 15 2011; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week

Influences

Black Sabbath, Queen, Skynyrd, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Free, The Who, Kyuss, The Misfits, Led Zep, REM, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Bowie, Motorhead, 7 Seconds, Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, G'nR, The Cult, Masters of Reality, Chris Isaak, Springsteen, PJ Harvey, Screaming Trees, The Black Crowes, COC, Monster Magnet, Social Distortion, Tom Waits, Big Star, Faith No More, Blondie, Judas Priest, and Pablo Cruise. I'm all over the place.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Lead Guitar:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

1990 Gibson Les Paul Standard; 1986 Fender Stratocaster; 2011 Ovation acoustic; 2013 Gibson Songwriter Deluxe acoustic; Vox AC30 212 combo; Sunn Beta Lead w/ 4x12 Marshall half-stack.