Charles Moussa + Musician in Westmount, QC

SEEKING

ABOUT

With over 20 years of live performance experience, I’ve played everything from Blues and Classic Rock to Pop, Funk, and Disco. I’ve shared the stage with both small groups and big bands, performing full electric sets, intimate acoustic/unplugged shows, and even collaborating with DJs. Always open to new projects and connections.

Screen name:

Charles Moussa

Member since:

Jun 26 2022

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Influenced by guitar legends like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Van Halen, Gary Moore, and Carlos Santana, as well as rock icons from Metallica and Guns N’ Roses to Pink Floyd, Rush, U2, and Eric Clapton. I also draw inspiration from the atmospheric sounds of Massive Attack, Portishead, and Daft Punk. A versatile guitarist with a passion for blending analog warmth and digital/electronic textures.

Grew up surrounded by these greats:

? Blues & Guitar Virtuosos:
B.B. King, Albert Collins, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Scott Henderson, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Mike Stern, Paco De Lucía, Robben Ford, Mark Knopfler, Carlos Santana.

? Classic Rock & Hard Rock:
Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Queen, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Journey, Bon Jovi, White Snake, Scorpions, Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, Eagles, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Live

? Metal & Progressive Rock:
Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Dio, Savatage, Manowar, Guns N’ Roses, Rush, Queensrÿche, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Liquid Tension Experiment

? Grunge:
Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Silverchair, Days Of The New, Radiohead, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, REM, The Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, Faith No More, Queens of the Stone Age, Muse

? Soul, Funk & Pop:
James Brown, George Benson, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Seal, Simple Minds, Prince, Sting, Joe Cocker, Keziah Jones, Lenny Kravitz

? Alternative, Electronic & Atmospheric:
Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Portishead, Daft Punk, Gorillaz, Dead Can Dance, Peter Gabriel, Cesária Évora.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

Suhr Standard Plus, electric guitar
Ovation Elite, acoustic guitar

At home I use Neural DSP plugins for that true tube-amp feel, but I’m definitely open to picking up an amp when the chance to play with a band arises.

MUSIC