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Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Other, Vocalist - Alto, Upright bass, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet.ABOUT
I've been in the professional music industry in one capacity or another for over 25 years. I was roadie for just about everyone from country to rap to rock and everything in between.
I've also been in a handful of bands over the years. Some of them had record deals. Some did not . I’ve toured the country with bands I’ve performed in & toured the world with bands I’ve worked for.
I love the creative process when the right people are together.
I have been writing and recording an all original album in my home studio for the past couple years. But I do miss the creative intersection that can be found with the right people. Then the outlet of energy that can be tapped into live is really enjoyable.
I don't normally enjoy playing in cover projects. Although, I do like playing the right cover (with the right people) every now and then.
- Screen name:
- Simon_Ford
- Member since:
- Aug 03 2017
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
My influences are all over the map. (to quote an old bandmate ) everything from sadé to slayer. Primarily I like my music to be on the heavier side (though not all that’s heavy is metal). But, I write material that spans just about every type of instrument-created music.
Greatest guitar influences:
Dimebag Darrel
John frusciante
Jerry Cantrell
Adam jones
Lindsay buckingham.
Drum influences:
Mike Portnoy
Thomas Pridgen
Danny Carey
Bass Influences:
Jean alderte
Brian cook
Les claypool
If I were forced to pic 4 bands to listen to forever on repeat (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER):
PANTERA
The Mars Volta
Tool
These Arms Are Snakes
As for the music I write, that is really all over the map. I’ve written hip hop, electronica, rock, pop, metal, soft rock, etc. The music I write is primarily influenced most by those with whom I am writing. I fit in where I get in.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Moderate
- Other:
- Moderate
- Mandolin:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Intermediate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Intermediate
- DJ:
- Intermediate
- Electronic Music:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
That's like asking what's the colonels secret recipe. I have a few amps, an obnoxious amount of recording gear and studio level software. Drums, guitar(s),keys, and more. Fully licensed Mac protools setup Every effect a person could want (and then some) for any of the above...
Names and models of the gear aren't as important as the sound they create. But I use peavey, marshall, Mesa boogie, crate, Gibson, gretsch, ESP, behringer, and more.
I even design and manufacture my own brand of guitar bass/vocal effect & stomp boxes (even sell a few to a limited number of VIPs).
