ben485142 + Musician in Bend, OR

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ABOUT

Hey my name's Ben and I've loved listening to and playing music for as long as I can remember. I primarily play acoustic guitar, sing, and write original material, and have been doing so for a few years now. I also have experience in recording as well. I'm very serious about writing creative songs, and putting out a good record. Interesting chord changes and rhythms fascinate me. I've never done this professionally, but it's a dream that I'd love to fulfill.

At the moment, I am a solo artist with a large body of original work, but I've always wanted to write songs with other creative thinkers, and play in a serious band. I really dig indie folk, singer/songwriter, and melodic alternative rock. I have only just started my lifetime as a musician, and would love to cover a lot of ground. In time, I'd like to start writing some heavier alternative music and exploring avant garde. I'm very open to new ideas, and I'm dying to hear the music others are dreaming up.

Well sh*t... that pretty much covers it all!

If you are from the Bend area and have any questions or would like to get together to play, contact me at benwatts13, or call me at 541-419-7455

Screen name:

ben485142

Member since:

Jul 21 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

7

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

Elliott Smith, Nirvana, John Lennon, Iron and Wine, Simon and Garfunkel, The Shins, Bright Eyes, Heatmiser, Pedro the Lion, Nick Drake and many more

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Other:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

Vocalist:

Moderate

Mandolin:

Intermediate

Drums:

Beginner

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