SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar, Drums.ABOUT
My day job keeps me pretty busy. That said, I found time to be in a gigging bar band the past 10+ years. We practiced weekly and gigged, on average, 2x month. That outfit disbanded a while back after a key member left. Initially, I was content to write and record my own music, but I’ve been missing the band context and performing more than I thought I would. In my perfect world, I’d be the only guitar player in any new situation I would join. My previous bands were 2 guitar bands, and while I love that format, I’m interested in a new experience / challenge.
- Screen name:
- darren1629226
- Member since:
- Jul 08 2022
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Too many to list, but here are some players I admire in the quest for chops and tone: (in no order) Paul Kossoff, Gary Richrath, Ted Nugent, Joe Walsh, Brad Whitford, Gary Moore, Leslie West, Frank Hannon, Steve Clark, Billy Gibbons, Mick Mars, Keef, EVH, Malcolm, Angus, Page, Randy, KK, Tipton…
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Like most guitar players, I’ve accumulated a lot of gear. That said, my main set up is Gibson type guitars into Marshall sounding amps. I’ve gotten pretty adept at using an assortment of pedals to get a range of tones out of this setup for covers. I’m not a gear snob, but I do my best to get the best sound out of my hands and equipment, and I would expect my band mates to be similarly committed.