39 Years Old

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"" Seduced by a solvent, and drunk on illusion. Hope, merely the froth above this empty solution. ""

BIOGRAPHY

I had spent over 15 years in Los Angeles, where I'd attended GIT, and learned different aspects of the guitar from several, world renowned, instructors. Shortly after my studies there, I went on to play 100's of live shows with various groups, and I had headlined many of the most prestigious clubs in that area, as well. I've done studio, or session work, and collaborated with a myriad of recording artists, as to further my experience in the craft of writing music. Many bands, and many more original creations later, I am still quite active in production, arrangement, as I have developed a much stronger identity in my creative endeavors. I am foremost, a guitar player, but I have gotten quite comfortable with the lyrical, and melodic aspects of the craft as I've progressed within this medium. I am compiling new material for a release. I'm also seeking label interest, and support. Peace, ApB

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Rock , Instrumental, Singer/Songwriter

Contact

Label: Unsigned
Administrative: Grain Multi-Media, INC.

INSTRUMENTS

bass / bongos / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / keyboard / piano / synthesizers

INFLUENCES

Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Scott Weiland, Desmond Child, Bernie Taupin, Maynard Keenan, Shawn Lane, Miles Davis, Van Halen, Tony MacAlpine, George Lynch, Oni Logan, and Layne Staley.

DAY JOB

Loan Funding, and Title representative.

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

When I'm in the mood

I Also Write:
by myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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