Wes McCraw + Musician in Norton, OH

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ABOUT

Interested in forming a new type of band, trio, or duo. Instrumentals...some vocals. In the style of Jeff Beck, Bill Frisell, Danny Gatton. Jazzy with country leanings..."Red Neck Jazz". Progressive musicianship but with a subtle "light" touch.

For nearly two decades Wes has enjoyed success as a music producer, audio engineer, guitarist, composer, and sound effects designer. As a performer his skills as a guitarist have taken him all over the country and abroad. As a producer / engineer he has produced audio content for some heavy hitters in the industry including; MTV, PBS Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Hasbro Toys, American Greetings, Sesame Street Inc, and . In 2014 he mixed, mastered, and composed (3) original music pieces for the full length film documentary, Collecting Sgt. Dan...winner of the Marine Corps Heritage Award (Norman Hatch) Award Best Documentary 2014. The film also won the "My Hero International Film Festival Award". Wes also produced (and played session guitar on) Jazz music artist Michael Egleton's 2014 CD release, "A Look Into My Heart" which won the 2014 Ohio Music Awards-Best Adult Contemporary CD. For the last several years Wes has served as an advisor on the Audio Program Advisory Committee at Stark State College in Canton Ohio. 330-697-6477

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Screen name:

Wes McCraw

Member since:

Sep 03 2010

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

Jeff Beck, SRV, Bill Frisell, Andy Summers

EQUIPMENT

8 electric guitars, 4 acoustic guitars (Gibson, Fender, PRS, Martin, Taylor, Takamini). Various amps and pedals. P.A. system. Professional working recording studio.

MUSIC