SEEKING
Drums, Keyboard.ABOUT
Jazz Fusion guitarist. JohnMc1953atyoohoodotcom
Who'd have thought it? A second jazz fusion guitarist from Whitley Bay called John McLaughlin! We were both brought to Whitley Bay as children by Scottish parents. I believe he left for London just about the same time I set foot in Whitley Bay in 1959.
I am looking for a drummer comfortable with complex time signatures and able to drive the band. Also looking for a keyboard player similarly comfortable with complex time signatures and twelve tone music. The ability to improvise is paramount.
Loads of tracks (1227 to date) can be heard on SoundCloud - https://soundclouddotcom/john-mclaughlin
As well as playing the guitar I also dabble on keyboards to create MIDI sounds from my DAW (Cakewalk Sonar X3 Producer), sometimes mixing them with guitar and other times just creating sounds with synths.
- Screen name:
- JohnMcLaughlin
- Member since:
- Apr 25 2016
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
My namesake, Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth, Alex Machacek, Scott Henderson, Jeff Beck, Frank Gambale to name a few.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Custom built guitars: Merlin Custom by Guy Harrison & G Signature Venus (US luthier unknown)
Ibanez S470DX, Fender American Standard Stratocaster, Vintage Gordon Giltrap signature acoustic.
Amps: H&K TubeMeister 36, Carvin Nomad 112
Pedalboard with Eventide PitchFactor, Yamaha UD Stomp, Boss RPS10, Morley PWV, Maxon OD9, Xotic RC Booster, Hermida Audio Zendrive, Moog MF Ring all controlled by a Moen GEC8 Live Looper.
MUSIC
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The Legend of Arthur
The Legend of Arthur Track number: 1 Year: 2010 Genre: Other
The first improvised piece recorded using my new Harrison Custom Merlin Guitar.
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I'm the Slime (Zappa cover)
I'm the Slime (Zappa cover) Track number: 2 Year: 2014 Genre: Cover/Tribute
My version of Zappa's I'm the Slime
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The Lament of the Uprooted Soul
The Lament of the Uprooted Soul Track number: 3 Year: 2014 Genre: Other
Improvised piece in two parts: electric guitar then acoustic guitar.
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A Bit of Nostalgia for the Old Folks
A Bit of Nostalgia for the Old Folks (Video)eg-qrvEa250
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Messing About with Homer
Messing About with Homer (Video)0qsj64-PHxs
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The Homer Simpson Guitar Workout
The Homer Simpson Guitar Workout (Video)885U2iH1yvU
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Really Digging It
Really Digging It (Video)dPZkOYDXgHg
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Two Can Play At That
Two Can Play At That (Video)P1yJUQynSic
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Kicking Up a Storm
Kicking Up a Storm (Video)uwjDCLDe6xQ
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Geordie Sunbathing
Geordie Sunbathing (Video)lJFWnH3Hx1M
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No Busking!
No Busking! (Video)dknyu8GhESk
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Heavenly Voices
Heavenly Voices (Video)yZFOs67oygM