Western Rocket + Musician in Toronto, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

Guitar is a big part of my life. Have a good ear. Am a good improv player, music theory and play with feel and soul. Played and traveled through out Canada and the Western States. Lived and played in California, Western Canada,Vancouver, Victoria,Calgary. Most recently gigging and playing tribute to the Allman Brothers, Skynryd and more tunes from the south. Also am writing and working on my own projects.
I am available for sub work, studio work, or to join or help out a band looking for a guitarist. Also looking for players to help me and join me with my projects.
Thanx for dropping buy. Cheers Gord

Screen name:

Western Rocket

Member since:

Jan 04 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Jeff Beck, Dickie Betts, Duane Allman, Billy Gibbons, Sir Blackmore, Jim Page, Clapton, Lowell George, Lonesome Dave, Steve Gaines, Allen Collins, Ed Hunt, Hendrix, Caldwell Brothers, Tommy Bolin, Robben Ford, Ry Cooder, Sony Landreth
Johnny Winter, Michael Schenker, Steve Howe, Trower, The Beatles,
Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Mel Galley, Hellacasters, Stevie Ray, Joe Walsh, Les Paul, Wes Montgomery, Rory Gallagher and many more and my musician freinds from across Canada and the many unknown players i met in my musical travels and last but not least Guy Lafleur.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Dobro:

Moderate

Harmonica:

Moderate

Vocalist:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Fender Strat-Blackie (with fender noisless), Les Paul Goldtop, 67 Gibson SG (with P90`s) Highwayone Strat, Lespaul Junior, Taylor Acoustic, Regal Dobro, Fender Deville modified,
Full Tone and Boss Pedals

MUSIC