SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Trombone.ABOUT
Hey there, I'm looking for people to put a band together.
I have experience playing in alt rock / punk / metal bands.
Been playing guitar for 7 years. Been playing in bands for 6.
Right now I consider myself more of a rhythm player, but I don't really believe in all that rhythm/lead crap, that is why I'm always working on developing my skills in order to become a better player all around.
I've had my share of experience on everything from putting the band together, looking for shows, making records, shooting videos and opening for a few well known international bands. Just not in the Toronto area.
Don't exactly know what I'm looking for. Basically a few people to put a band together. Initially for fun, but eventually my goal is take it to the next level, so I'd like to play with people who are as committed as I am.
In terms of a music genre, right now I'd be open to a lot of stuff, but basically I think rock would suit me better. I wouldn't mind at all playing other kinds of music. If I like it, I'll play it. If the music's good, tags don't really matter.
If you read through and think it would be a good idea to have a chat, don't hesitate to contact me, who knows what might happen.
- Screen name:
- .JD.
- Member since:
- Jul 04 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 7
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Wouldn't know how to answer this question properly.
right now on my mp3 player there's the beatles, rush, mute math, nile and meshuggah.
let's see if I can make things a little bit clearer.
Foo fighters is one of my all time favorite bands. the offspring also is one of my favorite bands, or it used to be for a while.
lately I've been very much into unearth. Machine Head (Their new album is great but I think calling it "the master of puppets of this generation" is a bit much)
I also like
heavy stuff like slayer, old metallica, megadeth, pantera, opeth, in flames, arch enemy, mastodon, lamb of god.
few bands that aren't so heavy like mute math, a little bit of the ataris, cky, deftones
punk / post harcore stuff like strung out, thrice, atreyu (first record), bad religion, nofx, rancid, the ramones, green day, blink 182.
a little bit of reggae/ska in the veins of sublime, long beach dub allstars, rx bandits, matisyahu, voodoo glow skulls
there's always the classics like ac/dc, the stones,
and many, many more
EQUIPMENT
I own a few items that might be considered pro recording/touring equipment, like guitars, amps, effects.
One of my guitars is a drop-A 7 strings (the one on the picture below) so I enjoy really low tunings , but at the same time I really enjoy standard D, which is just one step lower.
With my setup, I could go on tour or to the studio without problems.
