ABOUT
Been in a band for a few years but some musical differences made it very hard to stay together and unfortunately things broke down. I still steadily practice with a number of talented musicians however with work commitments its very hard to find days we are all available. I work 20hrs a week and have very flexible shifts. My ideal would be a set day to practice as i would have no problem keeping it free each week. I do have a small practice space at my house which has just been renovated, not the biggest of spaces but could (with a bit of squeezing) fit a band. I've played several gigs including Manchester academy, Jabez Clegg and the Roadhouse which was great fun and am anxious to get gigging again.
- Screen name:
- ben1994
- Member since:
- Mar 05 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 3
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Love for classic rock and blues especially artists like Clapton and Hendrix. Very much into Led Zep as well, this is what i learned guitar listening to. However my biggest song writing influences would have to be Pink Floyd and Radiohead. Recently getting back into Stereophonics at the moment and a new discoverer of the Verve.
EQUIPMENT
As i mentioned above I've got a small practice space so that's where all my gear is kept. Got some decent amps, my fave being a twin speaker Marshall. Got an electric piano and a full vocal set-up with mic, PA and vocal effects board. My mate keeps his practice kit at mine every now and again when we have a jam sesh which is a bonus, I also bought a multi-track recorder for when i'm song writing. I have 9 guitars in total 2 acoustics, 1 classical, 4 electric, 1 12-string and a mandolin.
