Amit Erez + Musician in Portland, OR

ABOUT

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I'm living & breathing music since the age of 5 and began playing guitar at age 10. Majored in Music & Physics and did one year at the Rotterdam Conservatory in Holland in 2003. Since 2005 I've been working as a professional musician both as a session player for many different artists in live & studio productions, and as a solo artist under my own name and under the stage name "The Secret Sea". Been a band member in the Israeli progressive / art rock band "Eatliz". I've frequently toured Europe and the US and performed in festivals such as "Primavera Sound" in Spain, "Lovewave" in Italy, "Exit" in Serbia, "SXSW" in Austin TX, "Folklife" in Seattle WA and more. Today I live and work in Portland Oregon and willing to travel if the project requires.

In addition to offering all the general electric guitar skills, my expertise is finger-picking on acoustic and classical guitars. Other skills include composing for others, arranging, producing, working with bands, vocalists and string sections.

My top priority is studio work, but always open to hear about optional gigs as well.

Screen name:

Amit Erez

Member since:

Oct 18 2016

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Influences

Yes / Steve Howe, Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, Genesis / Steve Hackett, Wilco, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, John Fruciante, Joni Mitchell, Television, Interpol, King Crimson / Robert Fripp, Robert Wyatt, Marty Friedman, Sparklehorse, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Surf music, 60's Psychadelia, 80's pop & new wave, Post Punk, Metal, Shoegaze.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

1975 Guild D35nt Acoustic Guitar
La Patrie Concert Classical Guitar
Bill Nash Telecaster T-57 (Humbuckers, Bigsby) Electric Guitar
1967 Eko Barracuda IV (semi-hollow) Electric Guitar
Fretless electric Fender (coming soon, in the works).

MUSIC