SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
I've been playing guitar since 7 years old, am now 43. Currently in two bands, The Rajas are a covers band of 30 years standing, and Boo Wire is a two year-old project with some seasoned pros and is in the process of completing recording and mixing enough original material for a first album. Both bands I'm really pleased and proud to be involved in, but currently neither are doing much live, which is something I want to get back into. There have been other bands too, here are a few links:
http://www.youtube/user/JTRaja1?feature=mhw5
https://soundcloud/boo-wire
http://emperorpenguin.bandcamp/
- Screen name:
- nigel91100
- Member since:
- Mar 13 2013
- 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:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
In no particular (or alphabetical) order: The Beatles, Fountains of Wayne, Jellyfish, ELO, XTC, Pugwash, Elvis Costello, Pretenders, Aimee Mann, Real People, Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Ron Sexsmith, Charlotte Hatherley, Bleu, Arctic Monkeys, The Hollies, Crowded House, The Feeling, Foo Fighters, Divine Comedy, Dr Feelgood, Jason Faulkner, Josh Fix, The Kinks, Nerina Pallot, Nick Lowe, KT Tunstall, The Posies, Queen, Smithereens, Rush, Squeeze, The Shadows, Thin Lizzy. Guitarists: Les Paul, Dave Gregory, Jody Porter, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Bert Weedon and many more including Bert Crawford (my late teacher from Barnsley).
EQUIPMENT
Gretsch Electromatic, Gibson SG Custom, Fender Japanese Telecaster, Fender Blues De Ville 60 watt Valve Combo (US 1994), effects board. Can ferry oneself about with own car.
MUSIC
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Keeping USAfe
Keeping USAfe Track number: 1 Year: 2011 Album: NA Genre: Classic Rock
A finalist in the Rock category of the 2012 UK Songwriting competition with an overall mark of 9/10 by the Industry judges. With my band Boo Wire, I co-wrote, co-arranged and played all guitars. Production: Mark Dillon-Kelly; Lead Vocals: Adrian Barrow; Bass: PJ Phillips; Drums; Benjy Reid. Will be available on the first Boo Wire album.
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Diamond In Your Hand
Diamond In Your Hand Track number: 1 Year: 2011 Album: NA Genre: Blues
Co-written with my bandmates from Boo Wire, Not respresentative of everything I can do but this was a finalist at the 2012 UK Songwriters competition.
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secret heart
secret heart Track number: 3 Year: 2011 Album: NA Genre: Acoustic
Cover of 'Secret Heart' by Ron Sexsmith, demonstrating lead, backing vocals and acoustic guitar. Bass by PJ Phillips.
