SEEKING
Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums.ABOUT
Hi! I'm Ben Ashley Kilgore, though when performing I tend to go by the alias Steven Shepard (long and boring story there). I've been playing Trumpet since I was eleven, though I would still rank myself as intermediate by virtue of the fact that the instrument I learned on was banged up enough that it presented a significant hurdle to my progress. I've also been playing piano/keyboard for five years, and have apparently progressed impressively well. As for my experience with electronic music, I've been composing with LMMS/ZynnAdSubFx for about a year or so. I'm currently studying creative writing at NMSU, but am also fighting to double major into piano performance.
I am currently trying to get a band off the ground with some of my friends, but as of right now I seem to be the only person fully committed to the project and am hoping that I could potentially find better professionalism here.
In terms of experience, I'm embarrassed to admit that the majority of my performances have been school concerts/marching band shows. I've also played a few open mics, but have never done a full set. I've also written/arranged several different songs (currently working on a concept album) and even dropped a (sub-par) electronic ep.
- Screen name:
- ben1454900
- Member since:
- Apr 27 2020
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 9
- Gigs played:
- Under 10
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
It would take a lot of time to list all of my influences, but some of the main ones would have to be Paul Shapera (arguably my biggest influence both in terms of music and storytelling), Pink Floyd, Toby Fox, Dynatron, Battle Beast, and Linkin Park
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Electronic Music:
- Intermediate
- Trumpet:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Right now I'm forced to make do with a Williams Legato III keyboard, LMMS and the software it comes with, and Noteflight Premium. However, when I don't have to divide my efforts between school and work, I hope to get better equipment.
