Hi there! I've been a singer all my life, and I've been playing guitar almost as long. I've been a front man/guitarist for bands in Dallas and Austin for the last 14 years, including:
- Studio 54 (Dallas; Top 40 and dance/wedding band)
- Buzzfuel (Austin; alternative rock covers)
- Fire Flight (Austin; arena rock covers)
I'm currently singing and playing guitar in two tribute bands: Telephantasm (Soundgarden/Audioslave/TOTD/Chris Cornell Tribute), and Feed My Eyes (Alice in Chains Tribute).
My main distinction is this - I don't treat solo gigs like I'm auditioning for American Idol. I'm not wailing away like it's my last gig. I know how to read the audience and work within the environment, from strictly background music all the way to a full-on show. I also adapt my playlist to the crowd, so I can play more current music at one place and go straight classic rock at the next. I love to have fun with people and really want to make sure everyone has a good time.
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Hi there! I've been a singer all my life, and I've been playing guitar almost as long. I've been a front man/guitarist for bands in Dallas and Austin for the last 14 years, including:
- Studio 54 (Dallas; Top 40 and dance/wedding band)
- Buzzfuel (Austin; alternative rock covers)
- Fire Flight (Austin; arena rock covers)
I'm currently singing and playing guitar in two tribute bands: Telephantasm (Soundgarden/Audioslave/TOTD/Chris Cornell Tribute), and Feed My Eyes (Alice in Chains Tribute).
My main distinction is this - I don't treat solo gigs like I'm auditioning for American Idol. I'm not wailing away like it's my last gig. I know how to read the audience and work within the environment, from strictly background music all the way to a full-on show. I also adapt my playlist to the crowd, so I can play more current music at one place and go straight classic rock at the next. I love to have fun with people and really want to make sure everyone has a good time.
I have 4+ hours of music in my mix, from Led Zeppelin and Bon Jovi to Young the Giant and Sturgill Simpson, with some Blink-182 and Soundgarden thrown in. I'm always looking for suggestions and love to learn new music, so you won't hear a bunch of same old same old. I have a quality portable PA and nice gear, including Shure Beta mics and Breedlove and PRS guitars, and I can play pretty much anywhere. Finally, I'm a pro with years of experience in bars and clubs - I show up on time and I work with management and bartenders well.
