ashtray studios

SEEKING

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

ABOUT

My name is Elie, I'm a Lebanese singer / songwriter and graphic designer living in Chula Vista, CA. I've picked up a couple of instruments along my musical journey and started writing songs very early.

These days, you'll find me in my home studio (ashtray studios) working on original music, as well as writing and recording songs for my wife's music school students. I love performing and have been touring Europe and Lebanon since 2001. I was also a successful participant in several talent shows.

I’m a tenor with a raspy, gritty voice and a wide range. I can play guitar, piano, harmonica and bass. I’m charsimatic and will keep the audience rockin’on their feet, with or without a band :)

Screen name:: ashtray studios
Member since:: Jan 10 2022; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100

Influences

Leprous, Tool, Whitesnake, Alter Bridge, Ghost, Madrugada, Meat Loaf, Thin Lizzy, Led Zepp, Doors, Miles Davis...

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:: Expert
Vocalist - Tenor:: Expert
Background Singer:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Bass Guitar:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Moderate
Harmonica:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I had to leave most of my stuff in Bucharest, RO since they wouldn't let me on board with 15 guitars :(
This is what I momentarily have in San Diego

Mixer & sound cards:
-Allen & Heath AH-ZEDI10FX
-Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3d gen
- Line 6 KB-37

Mics:
- Shure SM58
- Shure Beta58 A
- Rode NT-1A

Guitars, basses and amps
- Vintage Modified 72’thinline Telecaster
- Ibanez Talman TMB-100 bass
- Fender Mustang Micro AMP

PC:
-i7 gen5, 8 cores, 16gb RAM, RTX 3060 EVGA with 12GB of RAM
-Pro Tools, Adobe Creative Suite, Studio One, Ableton Live Suite, Cakewalk.. And a monstrous list of VSTs

Presonus ERIS BT 3.5" near field monitors