ABOUT
I began playing guitar at age 5. At age 20 I moved to Los Angeles (from Albuquerque, NM) with my first band. After a few years of playing the LA scene, I enrolled at Musician's Institute (G.I.T.) and earned an AA in Guitar.
After M.I. I performed across California and opened for ZZ Top. I then formed my own band, which won an award for songwriting in 2012.
I eventually landed a gig supporting a country artist alongside 3 former professors that I had at M.I. I had many great experiences performing with this artist; including multiple opportunities to sit in on stage with songwriter/artists Travis Howard and Deana Carter at Genghis Cohen in Hollywood. In 2013 I decided to continue studying music. As of 2018 I co-wrote and recorded an original pop country EP with the artist Tyler Bank. After studying Classical Guitar for 4 years at LA Valley College, and teaching music 6 days a week in LA, I took a gig as MD/lead guitarist for Artist Robinson. We are currently on tour across the US.
- Screen name:
- BrandonRouckus
- Member since:
- Aug 17 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Banjo:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Drums:
- Intermediate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Intermediate
- Ukulele:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
AMP - Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier w/2X12 cab
GUITARS - Fender Vintage American 50's Reissue Telecaster, Fender American Special Strat, Gibson Explorer
PEDALS - Xotic EP Booster, TC Electronics: Flashback Mini Delay Hall of Fame Reverb, Polytune II, Line 6 Digital Wireless, Encore A&S and Pelican Roadcases