SEEKING
Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar.ABOUT
I’m a guitarist who’s been doing mainly original material for the last few decades but I’m looking for a more laid back situation. I'll do covers or original material, as long as the songs are good. I have major label recording and touring experience and will bring a pro attitude. I’m 54 but in decent shape. I like trans-y psychedelic type sounds but I can play anything from Johnny Cash to Pink Floyd. I've got good vocal abilities, great lead guitar tone and a strong rhythm hand. I'd like to find some people who like to practice, maybe one a week and gig once or twice a month.
I mainly want to have fun maybe make a few bucks, I like to jam. I'm not a mercenary. The tunes above are stuff I did alone in my home studio except Stayin' Alive which was recorded with my old band The Royal Wyldes.
Edit: I've recently found a singer and drummer. Both are quite good. We need a bass and either second guitar or keys. We're covering Nirvana, Bowie, Stones, Beatles etc.
- Screen name:
- orourke
- Member since:
- Sep 15 2009
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I don't know if I'd say these are all influneces, but this is what I'm into this week, ask me next week and I'll probably give you a different list: Bowie, Rolling Stones, Goldfrapp, Otis Taylor, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, U2, Beck, LCD Soundsystem, Acrcade Fire, Stereophonics, Stereolab, Radiohead, Queens of the Stoneage, Television, Air, Fela Kuti, Tinariwen, Bob, Dylan, Dwight Yoakam, Simon & Garfunkle, The Velvet Underground, The Stranglers, The Jam, The Hives, N.Y. Dolls, The Specials, Augustus Pablo, Santana, War, Massive Attack, Mott the Hoople, P.J. Harvey, Black Sabbath, CCR, Paul McCartney, George Harrsion, James Hunter, Iggy Pop, Humble Pie, The Dandy Warhols, Cat Stevens, Muse, Philip Glass, Belle & Sabastian, k.d. lang, Led Zeppelin.
EQUIPMENT
I’ve got pro gear, including baritone, 12 string, electric and acoustic guitars. 22 guitars, including some vintage Gretsch, Gibson and Fender pieces. I also have a number of amps and recording gear.
MUSIC
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Higher Ground
Higher Ground Year: 2009 Genre: Classic Rock
I did all the parts on this Stevie Wonder cover. Did it just for the fun of it.
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Fawn
Fawn Year: 2006 Genre: Alternative
Inspired by Fellini's Satyricon. Sick movie.
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Stayin' Alive
Stayin' Alive Year: 2006 Album: The Royal Wylds Genre: Alternative
I played lead guitar on this cover of the Bee Gees tune with my old band The Royal Wylds. Will Croxton sings, Steve Lewis on acoustic guitar, Mike Ratti drums.
