SEEKING
Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.ABOUT
I'm here to find interesting musical connections and hopefully get a chance to get out and play live more. I currently play "stunt guitar" in London roots rock band Kevin Greene & The Awesome Sauce. I also play with Marty Kolls and Jim MacDonald, two London singer-songwriters. I'm currently (Fall 2015) doing session work for Prometheus recording artist Clayton Healey. I've been playing guitar for 30 years, have a BA in jazz performance, and MA in Musicology, and a PhD in Communication Studies. I play in a variety of styles and have been playing professionally in bands, as a hired gun, and as a bandleader for more than 20 years. I can read, arrange, transcribe. I'm an all round player specializing in rock and jazz-influenced lead and rhythm work (like many players, I'll happily rip solos all night!) I can try my hand at the occasional background vocal, but I'll admit it's not my strong suit.
- Screen name:
- paulaitkenguitar
- Member since:
- Jan 24 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Duane Allman, Warren Haynes, Trey Anastasio, Oz Noy, Guthrie Govan, Larry Carlton, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, Wilco, The Allman Brothers Band, Phish, Umphrey's McGee, Steely Dan, Rush, Yes, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Lenny Breau, the list goes on, and on, and on.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Two custom strats, custom Guitar Works, G&L ASAT, Les Paul, S&P Showcase Rosewood Dreadnought, Ami Parlour.
Mesa Boogie MKIII Green Stripe, Traynor Iron Horse, PEPCO Pine Model 802, Marshall 1960A, 2 custom made 1X12's with Eminence speakers, Carvin Legacy 2x12 with V30s.
There are too many pedals to count! All the tones are available. All gear is professional level and I set up and take down in minutes! I also have a small live recording set up to record every gig and rehearsal.
