ABOUT
A guitarist of 30+ years, I have been in many cover bands, both working and for fun. I am currently in an funk/soul/rock cover band, playing funky/groovy arrangements of all kinds of tunes. I like playing with creative people who like to serve the song more than draw attention. Music is my passion and what I do for fun; while I'm serious about it, I don't take it (or myself) too seriously.
- Screen name:
- Dave Blodgett
- Member since:
- Jul 21 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I cut my teeth on classic and progressive rock and jam bands, but love music of many types (funk, blues, electronica, alternative, motown). Not a huge country or metal fan, but like to experiment with fusions of lots of styles. Jane's Addiction (and anything by Perry Farrell), John Mayer, Foo Fighters, Soul Coughing, BNL, OK Go, Sublime, Train, Ben Folds, The Code Talkers, Cake, Green Day, Chile Peppers, Jukebox the Ghost, Young the Giant — so many more... Latest obsession is with Scary Pockets and would like to emulate this approach to music.
Instrument experience:
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I own: Custom-built electric by Andrew Olson (AO guitars), G&L Comanche solid body, Guild acoustic. Mesa-Boogie Mark 1 reissue combo, Music Man 100 W head, Egnator Rebel 30 head, Marshall 4x10 cab. Various pedals on the board. Vocal and guitar mics.
