IanUponen
CONTACT

SEEKING

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

ABOUT

My name is Ian Uponen, I am 22 years old and I am a 3rd year jazz guitar student at Portland State University. I have been playing guitar for 11 years and studying it formally for 3 years. I have been writing and recording songs since I was 6 years old; more regularly in recent years. I have performed solo, played in numerous bands--most of which I wrote music for--and composed music for 2 films.

My main instruments are guitar and voice, but I also play bass, a bit of piano and dabble in various percussion and string instruments.

I am looking to play in a band, start a band, play gigs with bands or solo, write music for films and other projects--really, just anything that will allow me to utilize my musical skills towards some sort of finished product. I am willing to both write music for bands and learn music note-for note to play in those bands. I'm also willing to sub for people on at least a week's notice. Whatever you're looking for, I'm at your musical service!

Finally, here are a few links to previous projects with which I've been involved:

One of my most recent bands, Uglyfish, for which I wrote songs, as well as played lead guitar and sung back-up.
://./uglyfishak

My solo music , with original songs and arrangements.
://./imumusic

My solo music , where some of my other original songs, including one written for a film, can be found.
://./ian-uponen-music


If you are interested in working with me, long term or sort term, or hiring me for any sort of gig at any sort of venue, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you!

Screen name:
IanUponen
Member since:
Aug 21 2011
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
13
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

My influences span numerous genres, from classical to jazz to rock to hip hop to electronic music. Some of biggest influences currently are Wilco, Dr. Dog, The National, The Beatles, The Strokes, Radiohead, Miles Davis, Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, Chick Corea, Pink Floyd, the Beach Boys, TV On the Radio, Fitz & the Tantrums, Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone. Just to name a few! ;)

EQUIPMENT

Ephiphone Sheraton II.
Fender Deluxe tube amp.
Martin DCX1E.
Williams Overture digital piano.
E-Bow.
Various guitar pedals: Morley Bad Horsie wah, Boss loop station, Electroharmonix chorus/vibrato, Danelectro Fab Tone fuzz, Zoom 508 delay.