The Vain Transfer + Band in San Diego, CA

ABOUT

Hometown
San Diego

Biography
Originally formed in late 2007 as an acoustic rock duo combining two experienced musicians with drastically different influences, The Vain Transfer morphed into a four-piece indie rock outfit in 2009. Nick Ascolese, 28 and originally from Spokane Washington, is a self taught guitarist augmented by a two year stint of classical guitar lessons from Michael Millham of Gonzaga University. "I have played guitar for 12 years and have gigged in a few different bands, both in Washington State and in... (read more)

Screen name:

Sheathan12

Member since:

Jun 06 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

2

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Age:

42 years

Influences

Audioslave, Duran Duran, Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, The Cure, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Soundgarden, Incubus, Foo Fighters, Joydrop, Colin Hay, Nada Surf, Peter Gabriel, Ben Folds, The Decemberists, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Faith No More

Members Of Band

Jon wallace - lead vocals,guitar,keys
nick ascolese - lead guitar,keys
joel griffin - bass,backing vocals,samples
mike rubio - percussion

EQUIPMENT

Fender Telecaster Custom, Gibson SG, Marshall 100, Korg R3-37, Dillon Bass, Galen Kruger amp, Yamaha 60 guitar amp, Kaossilator Pro, Yamaha Drums,

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