martinL

SEEKING

Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Vocalist - Alto, Electronic Music.

ABOUT

Joined rock band in mid 1980s at Uni. (T-pau, Blondie - style). Played variety of gigs mixing bass, rhythm and lead guitar and some keyboard/synth playing. Recorded tapes/CD in recording studios. Band kept going until 1998 when members moved too far apart to rehearse. Then family commitments took over.. Now looking to get back into it and form a new band initially rehearsing once a week and gigging as opportunities come up. Into music technology and studio recording. Would like to play a mix of covers (both old and new) and new material.

Screen name:: martinL
Member since:: Aug 25 2016; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Originally influenced by 1970s/1980s fairly mainstream rock & pop bands/artists. Now listening to the current crop of bands/artists out there. Always like to keep an open mind to new ideas.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Intermediate
Lead Guitar:: Intermediate
Acoustic Guitar:: Intermediate
Bass Guitar:: Intermediate
Cello:: Intermediate
Vocalist:: Beginner
Keyboard:: Beginner
Piano:: Beginner
Background Singer:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Electric Guitars: Gibson, Tokai, Burns
Acoustic Guitars: Avalon, Taylor
Bass Guitars: MusicMan, Yamaha, Washburn
Amplification: Rivera, Mesa Boogie, Marshall, Ampeg
Keyboard: Korg Karma
Home recording system based around Steinberg Nuendo recording software with mix of software plugins, hardware outboard, various mikes, etc. 12-channel portable Mackie mixer