Totally Kyle

SEEKING

Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Keyboard, Other, Cello.

ABOUT

Multi-instrumentalist new to Chicago area, starting a band of original music and we are currently looking for a guitarist!

It’s somewhat of a “lead” guitar role, but it’s nothing too complicated or “shreddy.” As long as you can play riffs, melodies, arppegiations, and feel comfortable using some effects pedals, then you’ll be fine. There will be opportunities for soloing and singing (esp harmonies), but not required.

I’m also open to collaborating with others on their music:
- joining a band (new or established)
- session work for hire
- recording/mixing for hire

I’m not professional, but have rather robust experience in session work and recording & mixing, and have a really great home studio. So if you’re looking for budget-friendly work for non-professional music, I’d love to work together! :)

I'm very passionate about my songwriting, and love incorporating my classical/jazz/theory background into modern alternative music. I also love helping bring others’ music to life!

Screen name:: Totally Kyle
Member since:: Dec 26 2023; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Songwriting Influences:
Manchester Orchestra
Local Natives
Young The Giant
From Indian Lakes
The Dear Hunter
Circa Survive
OWEL

Other Influences:
Jaco/Weather Report
Victor Wooten
Incubus
Vulfpeck
J.J. Johnson
Streetlight Manifesto
Bon Iver
Larry Graham/Sly Stone
Tower of Power
Earth, Wind, & Fire
Explosions In The Sky
This Will Destroy You

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Trombone:: Advanced
Vocalist - Baritone:: Moderate
Vocalist - Tenor:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Trumpet:: Intermediate
Drums:: Beginner
Keyboard:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Bass Guitars: Fender Jazz 4 & fretless 5, Soundgear 6
Electric Guitars: ArtStar semi-hollow, Fender Strat, Silvertone
Acoustic Guitar: Martin
Trombone: straight tenor & F attachment
Alto Trombone
Trumpet
Flugelhorn
Euphonium
Mandocello
Octave Mandolin
Ukelele
Baritone Ukelele
Keyboard (MIDI)
Drum Kit (MIDI)
UAD Apollo X4
Logic Pro X
various plug-in suites
assortment of recording mics including tube, ribbon, and condenser mics