MartydReid
CONTACT

SEEKING

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

Professional guitarist, looking for a local band to join or to be a fill in guitarist. Credits include albums by Jay Z, Akon, T.I., Jagged Edge, The Outlaws and many more. Versatile in sttyle and genre, playing more than proficiently in EVERY style of guitar from jazz, country, folk, bluegrass, reggae, rock, modern, pop and more. Very comfortable in the studio and writing guitar parts as well as the ability to "copy" anything from Atkins to Benson to Satriani. Member of the American Federation of Musicians and recipient of award for working on a Grammy nomnated project, the Jay Z album entitled "American Gangster."

Screen name:
MartydReid
Member since:
Apr 02 2013
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
35
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

You name it, I am influenced by it. Charlie Christian, John Coltrane to Chet Atkins, Albert Lee, Van Halen, Malmsteen, Carl Perkins and Leon Rhoades. Oh, and please don't let's forget the Great HANK GARLAND!!!

EQUIPMENT

Strat, Tele, Line 6, Fender and Marshall Amps, mostly use Line 6 digital through house systems.