A-Bensette

SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums.

ABOUT

I am a guitarist looking to join an established band that does paid shows on a regular basis. I've been lead guitarist of London's own recording artists 'Aces Wild' for 33 years. I've been in a tribute band for both Poison and Creed. I was a member of The River Junction Band , a country band. During the 90's I was part of the London Rock scene, playing regularly at Mingles, Electric Banana, Ricki's, Norma Jeans, Riptides and all other London rock bars when we weren't on the road touring the A-bar circuit.

I have over 1000 shows played, and have opened for Honeymoon Sweet, Warrant, Gowan, Glass Tiger, Helix, Harem Scarem to name a few. Our largest show was opening for Kim Mitchell... >30,000 people. I've recorded 2 full albums in studio. You can find our CD on ytube... 'RACE' by Aces Wild.

I have excellent meter!! I also bring tight, solid rhythm guitar, backing vocals and tasty writing skills with me. I've got great stage presence and confidence. I guess the ultimate situation for me would be to eventually practice occasionally and play frequently.

I am definitely 80's/90's rock, however, I also play Walk The Moon, Katy Perry, Pink, modern country stuff... Luke Brian, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line.

I am not into funk, old country, or twangy, jangly clean stuff.

I am available for weekend gigs or touring.

You can check out a couple videos on youtube:
'Remind Me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM8pOlrqLUQ
'Satisfy You' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnQ9n-UqfB4

Feel free to get hold of me. On fbook, look for Aaron P Bensette. Send me a list of tunes and lets get together for a practice, preferably close to London :)

Screen name:: A-Bensette
Member since:: Jan 01 2023; Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Van Halen, White Lion, Ratt, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Poison, Boston, Creed, Stryper, Crue, Warrant, Kiss, Y&T, The Cult, Ozzy.
Green Day, Blink 182, Eddie Money, Pat Benetar, Rick Springfield, Priest... The list goes on... Collective Soul, Alice Cooper, Live, Thin Lizzy, Eric Church, Luke Brian, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert

EQUIPMENT

1987 Yellow Ibanez Jem 777
2012 Pink 25th Anniversary Ibanez RG 550
2013 Brown Ibanez FR-420 (x 2)
2018 Black Ibanez EP5 Euphoria Steve Vai Signature Acoustic
Line 6 Spider IV 75 + pedals
TASCAM TA-1VP Antares Real-Time Auto-Tune Rack + SM58s
White Yamaha Motif XF6 Music Production Workstation Keyboard