SEEKING
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.ABOUT
"Let's start a band and make a million dollars." With those words the Doors were founded. And they succeeded. If you're interested in doing the same, email me. I combine complex and thoughtful lyrics with advanced chord progressions and catchy melodies.
- Screen name:
- diatribes
- Member since:
- Jul 16 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 1
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Age:
- 42 years
Influences
Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Doors, the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, Bruce Springsteen, the Zombies, the Clash, Frank Zappa, Yes, the Who, Tom Waits
Members Of Band
Me, so far, but that hasn't stopped me from recording extensively
EQUIPMENT
Guild semi hollow-body, 12-string, acoustic, Telecaster, banjo, accordion, violin, mandolin, piano, harmonica
MUSIC
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(I've Been Diagnosed With) A Case of the Blues
(I've Been Diagnosed With) A Case of the Blues Track number: 1 Year: 2018 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Classic Rock
This is the single for an EP that I'm creating with Max Pavlovich.
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Trippin' Out on Love
Trippin' Out on Love Track number: 2 Genre: Classic Rock
This one is in the process of being re-recorded, but the rhythm is really unusual, even though the mixing sucks.
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Nothing Can Be Perfect
Nothing Can Be Perfect Track number: 3 Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Punk
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There is No Anthem I Can Sing
There is No Anthem I Can Sing Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Folk
For years, I taught in low-income urban schools and saw firsthand the negative influences students from those backgrounds face. This song is for them.
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This is Tomorrow
This is Tomorrow Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Blues
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Old Man Bad Luck
Old Man Bad Luck Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Country
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A Little Cinderella
A Little Cinderella Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Punk
Although I've never been a father, after seeing "Kramer vs. Kramer", I was inspired to write from the perspective of the father, whose wife just left him with their child.
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It's Been Too Long (Since I've Loved Someone)
It's Been Too Long (Since I've Loved Someone) Track number: 5 Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Pop
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Love Chose Me (While You Chose Lust) [Demo]
Love Chose Me (While You Chose Lust) [Demo] Year: 2019 Genre: Americana
?While not straight blues, this track deals with blues themes and uses dominant sevenths to create a resolute song about dealing with love and loss.
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Yellow and Green Always Equal Blue [Demo]
Yellow and Green Always Equal Blue [Demo] Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Latin
This song explores the feeling that one's artistic ambitions are chronically misunderstood - the consequence of chronic and fatal uniqueness.
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If We Were Rich [Demo]
If We Were Rich [Demo] Year: 2019 Album: A Case of the Blues Genre: Rock
This song is a celebration of what the narrator could do for his love if money were unlimited - and the negative consequences that go along with that situation.
CALENDAR
Past Events
Monday, October 3rd I will be headlining Bloombar's at 3222 11th St. NW Washington, DC. I'm looking to get a band together for this and other impending gigs.
