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I began playing guitar at age 5. At age 20 I moved to Los Angeles (from Albuquerque, NM) with my first band. After a few years of playing the LA scene, I enrolled at Musician's Institute (G.I.T.) and earned an AA in Guitar.
After M.I. I performed across California and opened for ZZ Top. I then formed my own band, which won an award for songwriting in 2012.
I eventually landed a gig supporting a country artist alongside 3 former professors that I had at M.I. I had many great experiences performing with this artist; including multiple opportunities to sit in on stage with songwriter/artists Travis Howard and Deana Carter at Genghis Cohen in Hollywood. In 2013 I decided to continue studying music. As of 2018 I co-wrote and recorded an original pop country EP with the artist Tyler Bank. After studying Classical Guitar for 4 years at LA Valley College, and teaching music 6 days a week in LA, I took a gig as MD/lead guitarist for Artist Robinson. We are currently on tour across the US.
- Screen name:
- BrandonRouckus
- Member since:
- Aug 17 2015
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Brent Mason, Vince Gill, The Eagles, AL Bonhomme, Merle Haggard, Chet Atkins, J.S. Bach, Chris Young, Carrie Underwood, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Jeff Healey, John Sykes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, James Hetfield, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Buckethead, Eagles, Zac Brown, Steve Clark, Jimmy Page
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Banjo:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Drums:
- Intermediate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Intermediate
- Ukulele:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
AMP - Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier w/2X12 cab
GUITARS - Fender Vintage American 50's Reissue Telecaster, Fender American Special Strat, Gibson Explorer
PEDALS - Xotic EP Booster, TC Electronics: Flashback Mini Delay Hall of Fame Reverb, Polytune II, Line 6 Digital Wireless, Encore A&S and Pelican Roadcases
MUSIC
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I Can Do No Wrong
I Can Do No Wrong Year: 2018 Genre: Country
I wrote this song about my life experiences.
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Chase The Night
Chase The Night Year: 2018 Album: Tyler Bank Genre: Country
I co-wrote and recorded the guitars for this song with Tyler Bank.
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Whiskey Gets It's Way
Whiskey Gets It's Way Year: 2018 Album: Tyler Bank Genre: Country
I co-wrote and recorded the guitars for this song with Tyler Bank.
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Blind
Blind Year: 2012 Album: Stellar By Night EP Genre: Rock
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Kris Kristofferson Help Me Make It Through The Night Jam Session (Video)
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Whiskey Gets It's Way solo (Video)
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Already Gone Solo (Video)
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Tyler Bank Cover Compilation (Video)
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Like I Loved You (Video)
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Thinking Bout' You Kinda Night (Video)
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Performing with Tyler Bank (Video)
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Whiskey Before Breakfast (Video)
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Right Or Wrong (Video)
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USC Audition (Video)
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Santa Monica Pier with Casey Ahern (Video)
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