GQ99999 + Musician in Hamilton, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

I’m a rock and pop guitarist with a foundation in the big sounds of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with a setlist that comfortably stretches into the 2000s and beyond. I grew up on huge riffs, loud choruses, and songs that move a crowd — and that’s still the spirit I bring to the stage.

When I cover a song, I like to respect what made it great in the first place. I aim to capture the feel, tone, and key guitar parts that people recognize from the album, while still bringing energy and edge to the performance. For me, the goal is that moment when the crowd hears a riff or a hook and instantly locks in.

I care about dynamics, groove, and tight band chemistry. I want to sound as powerful and authentic as the artists who originally wrote the songs.

Alongside my work in rock and pop bands, I’ve played guitar in musical theatre pit bands, which sharpened my attention to detail, versatility, and musical discipline. I have my own transportation, am highly committed, and available most evenings and weekends. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded musicians to collaborate on cover projects and deliver songs true to the album.

Big sound. Tight band. Great songs. Good times.

Screen name:

GQ99999

Member since:

Feb 28 2026

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very 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

70s-2000s Alternative, Rock: Pearl Jam, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Sloan, The Tragically Hip

Classic & 70s Rock: AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Van Halen, Ozzy

Blues & Blues-Rock: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Josh Smith

I have a wide musical palette and have played many genres over the years, performing in cover bands and pit bands where I’ve tackled everything from high-energy party anthems and pop hits to slow classics and deep blues, bringing each song to life on stage.

Instrument experience:

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Fender Strat
Gibson Les Paul
Epiphone Les Paul mod
Martin Acoustic
Marshall Amplification
Line 6 Effects
Boss Pedals
Dunlop Wah and Expression Pedals
Shure microphones
Zoom Recording
and more!

MUSIC