RobinW

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

I play a wierd cajon set up built around a slaptop turbo played with hands or brushes, which gives a nice dry sound. I can put the mics through my delay pedal for a nice percussive delay effect. I also play finger drums on an FGDP50. The percussion is where I'd fit best into a band.

I also love to write lyrics. Upbeat and downbeat, bittersweet stories about lost love, with plenty of maniacs and misfits. Nostalgia and murder both play a part. See the images for some examples.

I also play a bit of rhythm tenor guitar (acoustic and electric).

I'm looking to hook up with a songwriter or musician or two who want to play for fun - either originals or covers.

I enjoy all genres except heavy metal and rap.

In 2024 I agreed to play percussion at a fantastic up-and-coming folk musician's London and Southampton album launch gigs. He says:

"I asked Robin if he'd be the percussionist for the band I put together for my album launch. We had a lovely phone call and put in a first practise. After that I knew I'd made a great decision in choosing him and had struck gold: a sensitive, listening player, attuned to the moods and dynamics of the songs, dedicated to the performance and an easy-to-get-along-with guy!"

Thank you, Theo! As I hope you can tell, I love music, and people, and performing. I'm friendly and easygoing, and young at heart.

The two song samples here are recorded with Reaper DAW, and a mix of live drums and drum samples, uke and tenor but all written, arranged, played and recorded by me.

Get in touch!

Screen name:: RobinW
Member since:: Nov 11 2018; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 12
Gigs played:: 10 to 50
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Violent Femmes, Lou Reed, Adele, Sinead O'Connor, Old Crow Medicine Show, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, the Pixies, Drake White, Pink Floyd, First Aid Kit, John Grant, Jonathan Richman, the Pogues, Nick Cave, Cat Empire, Glasvegas, The Smiths, Counting Crows, Roger Waters, Paul Simon, Kate Bush, Magnetic Fields, Jimi, Janice, Ziggy, Freddie, John, Louis, etc!

Instrument experience:

Drums:: Advanced
Other Percussion:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Roland SPD::One kick pedal
Slaptop acoustic cajon
Dream Bliss 13" hi hats
Yamaha FGDP50
Memory man 550TT pedal
Eastwood Classic Tenor electric guitar.
Focusrite interface
Blueridge Tenor acoustic guitar.