ABOUT
Desperate to start or join a band this year. I am currently based in Swindon but can make rehearsals in Oxford, Bristol or Bath once a week. I write riffs, chord sequences, melodies and rhythmic ideas. I mostly write on guitar. I've got a decent voice. I have a strong grasp of language and would be able to contribute lyrics. I have a sound understanding of photography and a degree of ability as an illustrator/designer. I have toured and would like to again eventually. I work in education at present and so I have regular holidays. I am keen to rent a studio space and rehearse weekly at the very least. I have studio experience although my knowledge of Logic is still basic. I am primarily a bassist but I have recently started to gain a bit more confidence in my drumming and guitar playing. My experience of promoting/booking gigs is limited although this is something I am very interested in addressing. The live music scene in Swindon appears to be in a pretty dire state. I am trying to be positive about this and look at it as an opportunity to make an impact. I am keen on establishing a project with independence, drive and a 'DIY' work-ethic.
soundcloud/josephcritchley - demos and ideas
josephcritchley.bandcamp - 'podcasts'
- Screen name:
- Josephcritchley
- Member since:
- Oct 29 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 12
- 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
These literally change every week.
I am a long standing fan of punk and heavy music. Glassjaw, Refused, JR Ewing, At The Drive, The Mars Volta, Deftones, Converge, Entombed, Three Trapped Tigers/Evil Ex, Struck By Lightning.
In recent years I have taken more of an interest in electronica and 'indie-tronica' of the experimental variety. Deaf Centre, Burial, Autechre, Little Dragon, Hudson Mohawke, Civil Civic, Redinho, Joy Orbison, Knalpot, Bibio.
http://open.spotify/user/joecritch86/playlist/5QOFh9JuNbE5Nr2V7k00Pq
last.fm/user/joecritch
EQUIPMENT
Peavey 'C10' Bass
Hughes & Kettner 100 watt combo
Delay, Fuzz, Drive, Synth units.
Decent drum kit