Al Boyd - The Wallfish + Musician in Mechanicsburg, PA

ABOUT

I am currently the Bassist for THE VINTAGE CREW here in central PA.

I am a multi-instumentalist, playing electric, acoustic guitar, bass, harmony vocals, keys, clarinet, saxophone + some lead vocals.

I have supported many working bands in NY, PA, MD, VA, DC areas, performing for over 40 years.

I prefer to gig 2-6 times a month.

I am a composer, song writer, collaborator, producer, engineer and record in my home studio under the moniker THE WALLFISH. The song demos offered here are my originals, written, arranged and performed by me. Hope you enjoy.

I have experience in both analog and digital format recording studios as a session player, engineer and producer.

Text me at 223-272-7645

Screen name:

Al Boyd - The Wallfish

Member since:

Jan 04 2015

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

50

Gigs played:

Over 100

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Supertramp, Billy Joel, Mike Oldfield, Elton John, Queen, Prince, Credence Clearwater Revival, Raspberries, Neil Young, William Owsley, Kinks, Eric Clapton, Cream, Fred's Lunch, Talking Heads, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bram Tchaikovsky, Smithereens, Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, Lenny Kravitz, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Robert Palmer, Sex Pistols, Records, Cheap Trick, Kid Rock, REM, Beatles, Barenaked Ladies, Trashcan Sinatras, SHINee, Monkees, Nick Lowe, Matthew Sweet, Squeeze, Crowded House, Michael Penn, World Party, Wings, My Mom, Led Zepplin, Radiohead, James Taylor, Steppenwolf, Manfred Mann, Allman Brothers, Nektar, Bob Dylan, 10cc, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rogue Wave, Moody Blues, Loggins and Mesinna, Seals and Croft, Hollies, Jukebox the Ghost, David Bowie, Crosby Stills and Nash, Black Sabbath, Doobie Brothers, My Wife, Shins, Edgar Winter, Modest Mouse, Blue Oyster Cult, Guster, Muse, Howard Jones, Thomas Dolby, America, Poco, Styx, Eagles, Gravy Train, Tom Petty, Motorhead, Peter Gabriel, Psychedelic Furs, Clash, Ben Folds, Genesis, Electric Light Orchestra, AC/DC, Yes, Strawbs, Elvis Costello, Sweet, Joe Jackson, Cure, Roxy Music, Police, Cars, Jellyfish, Lickerish Quartet, Weird Al, Pink Floyd, Guess Who, TRex, Frank Zappa, Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart, Magic Band, Tom Waits, 80's punk, 70's Soft Rock, Alternative, Power Pop, Electronic, Prog rock and life in general.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

Lead Guitar:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Moderate

Clarinet:

Moderate

Saxophone:

Intermediate

Ukulele:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

I play Fender, Martin, Alvarez, Gretsch and other Top end, professional guitars & basses, Fender amps and Soundcraft digital mixer/PA. I also have a digital home recording studio and have collected tons of vintage gear over the years.

I run sound as well for most of my projects.

MUSIC