David Kline + Musician in London, EN

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The Volted Hearts play mainly originals and some covers. Line up: Myself (David Kline) guitarist / singer / songwriter, along with skillful drummer and percussionist (Hugo James), melodic bass player (Pete Lock) and Phil Bax (lead guitar)

All welcome to apply, male or female, young or older and returners after a break

Music Bio: As a Singer / songwriter David Kline has lots of experience of songwriting and playing in bands, including live work and recording. His songs reflect his varied influences and are a mix of 60s garage pop, 70s new wave with a splash of Motown, Stax and Soul. His songs emphasise strong melodies, big choruses with witty, ironic lyrics and a splash of social comment.

David has previously fronted west London, mod-influenced quintet, The Provisos, active between 2009-2015.

The Volted Hearts rehearse at Pirate studios in Notting Hill or Wembley, plus Orange Hill studios in Brentford.

We all have work and family / other commitments so this is essentially fun projects, so a sense of humour and relaxed attitude are crucial. If you are happy to rehearse every few weeks and gig every few months, this project is ideal for you.

Screen name:

David Kline

Member since:

Mar 28 2006

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Just for Fun

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Influences are many and varied, including...
60s pop / rock / powerpop - Small Faces, Beatles, Who, Doors plus Stax, Motown and Soul artists Gaye, Womack, Wonder.
70s New Wave - Jam, Buzzcocks, Elvis Costello, Stranglers
80s Indie rock pop - Smiths, Julian Cope, Icicle Works, Bunnymen
90s Britpop - Paul Weller, Bluetones, Radiohead, Oasis, Pulp, Travis
2000s UK bands - Hard-Fi, Arctic Monkeys, Libertines, Palma Violets

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Drums:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Lead Guitar:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Epiphone Dot studio semi-acoustic
Takamine electro acoustic
Boss Katana 50 combo amp

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