ABOUT
I’m a Keyboard player/singer/songwriter, who recently moved from the Chicago-area to beautiful Greenville.
Currently playing with Kick.Snare.Crash. in/around GVL/AVL/TN as full band and duo. (Radio Room, New Brookland Tavern, Pulp, Inchoate Art, etc.)
In most of the bands that I’ve played in - I’ve been the main songwriter or co-songwriter, a lead singer and keyboard player. I currently have more than 40 songs “published” on Spotify, Apple Music, etc., with bands Too Much Saturn, The Vandalays & The Quick. I’m also a keyboard/vocal instructor at Music & Arts/Guitar Center in Greenville.
My overall philosophy is - if you’re doing original material, it’s gotta be melodic/hooky/energetic,(for me - mostly in the “powerpop” genre, although I’ve also played country rock, alternative & classic rock ). I also believe in “less is more” - knowing when NOT to play, in addition to when…
- Screen name:
- chris vandalay
- Member since:
- Oct 27 2022
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Keyboard:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
My live keyboard rig consists of a Yamaha S-30 and a Yamaha MX-49, on an Ultimate keyboard stand. I usually go direct for amplification, but also have a Peavy keyboard amp. I also have studio gear that I usually write/demo songs on like an 8-track digital Fostex, mics, etc.