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Josephcritchley
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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