ABOUT
Alex Porter is a multi-award nominee who has been a professional musician for over twenty years. His career includes his all-original rock band PopSuicide, as well as the groups Dick Leo & The Trio, The Big Talkers and The Alex Porter Group. Additionally, Alex has lent his guitar and vocal abilities to alt-rock cover band: Altered EGO.
A staple of the Midwest music scene, Alex has “sat in” providing guitar, bass or vocals with countless regional music groups including The Hoot Owls, The Rascal Theory, The Burch Brothers Band and many more.
Though a bluesman at heart, Alex experienced a tenure performing as the bassist for world-renowned Nuvo-Retro artist: Jake’O. Alex was responsible for bass guitar and backing vocals in the group and his contributions have be heard on festival stages and venues throughout the country
Alex Porter has performed solo acoustic shows and as a member of various acoustic duos over the years as well. All contributing to his musician pedigree, which has earned him his place in the regional scene. He is currently guitarist/vocalist for The Florida Rhythm Kings performing in some of the top music venues in Southwest Florida.
- Screen name:
- PorterNotes
- Member since:
- May 23 2016
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Blues, Classic Rock, Hard Rock and the like.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Ukulele:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
I'm performance and studio ready.
Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Taylor guitars. Fender and Hofner basses.
Fender, Marshall, Vox and Toastytone amplification.
Current live rig includes direct input to the audio system for a great sound with a travel-ready setup.
In-ear monitors preferred.
MUSIC
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Florida Turnpike
Florida Turnpike Year: 2022 Album: Transmission Genre: Rock
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Roll Around
Roll Around Year: 2022 Album: Transmission Genre: Rock