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Age:

33

Last logged in:

28-08-2010

Muggs

Home City:

Bristol - Bristol

Who I am:

Competent, reliable, committed and experienced Rhythm/Detail Guitarist and Vocalist, with ample amount of good quality gear (guitars, amps, PA, etc.) and own reliable transport, etc. Loads of live, Gigging, road and some recording experience. Clevedon based, will travel for the right opportunities. Excellent availability. I currently work as a Freelancer on very flexible terms, and can put that on hold to fully commit 100% to a band at the earliest opportunity and at short notice. I'm Looking for an ambitious Indie / Rock / Pop / Punk Band with serious objectives, and I am willing to Practise a lot, Gig, Tour and devote Studio Time, etc. as is required to be successful. Background: Known to friends and fellow Muso's as 'Muggs', a flexible and versatile Detail/Rhythm Guitarist, Vocalist and Singer/Songwriter. I am currently Detail / Rhythm Guitarist for up and coming emerging talent Brit-Rock Indie Rock originals Band, 'Heavy Plant Crossing', but have capacity for additional professional objective project. I enjoy working with quality pro-minded amateur, semi-pro/professional Musicians and Bands, in addition to concentrating on writing and playing original material. I have a genuine love of music, and as such I am fully committed and dedicated musician, always seeking to better myself and work with other quality musicians to further music. Deeper Background: Prior to Heavy Plant Crossing, I've recently been providing Lead Vocals and playing Rhythm Guitar and Gigged with 60's inspired Indie Rock Band 'The Lucky Aces', Indie Rock band 'Shock Reaction' and Blues Jams with 'Sweet Deception'. I have also worked with Session Jazz/Blues/Indie/Rock/Fusion band 'Praxis Cadre'. I enjoy the massively rewarding experience of writing and performing original material, and enjoy taking an active role in the shaping and production of the end product. I have played in a number of bands, performing material ranging from various covers, to original material predominately written by myself and other Band members. I think of myself as a pretty versatile musician and song writer, open to all opportunities and with a cooperative professional attitude and reliable, non-egotistical character. I've been playing for many years now, on and off for a while until recently due to an alternative and satisfying career elsewhere, that made playing in bands practically impossible due to work/travel commitments, long hours, etc. Following a monster car crash 5 odd years ago, I have returned to my true love and have been playing in a number of UK bands as a Session Guitarist/Vocalist/Bassist and in the last year or so, writing some of my own material again with 'Heavy Plant Crossing', and previously with 'The Lucky Aces', 'Shock Reaction' and 'Praxis Cadre'. I'm a Musicians Union Member with necessary Performers Insurance, etc. In the past I've been very lucky and had the honour and privilege of having played with and known many really brilliant folk. I played semi-pro and professionally when younger (single) with some quite notable moments and plenty of the regular unglamourous, grotty, dank, smelly venue slog stuff we all have to do ("apprenticeship?") along with some lovely plush ones too, battle of the bands finalist Sheffield (80's) with 'Reflex', various freelance Sessions and stand-ins, Guesting spots, Dep's, etc., Rhythm Guitarist for 'Inlaid Brass' (Commercial Dance/Swing Band) in 80's, Rhythm Guitarist for 'The Dean Westward Group' (60's revival cover band doing Pubs, Clubs, and Weddings, etc.) in the 80's, Rhythm Guitarist for 'Gerry's Band' (70's 80's Rock covers band) in 80's, Rhythm Guitarist for 'Tigerstripe' (New Age Fusion Rock, on independent label), Rhythm Guitartist for 'Reflex' and 'Relay' Heavy Metal Rock groups (signed and published), Rhythm Guitar in 'Davey Jones' (ex-Monkeys) backing band on the QE2 (Dep'ing), Cunard Talent Competion winner with "Roulette" my own Modern Jazz fusion composition (still performing that today!). I'd say my favourite up-and-coming venue is the 7,500 capacity indoor Hand Arena near Bristol (also the QDos Music Bar), adjacent to the Hand Football Stadium Complex in North Somerset (Junction 20, M5). It's a fabulous venue to play at. Recent other stuff: Bassist and backing vocalist for 'Prayz', ex-Rhythm guitarist (Depping) for EMO Punk band 'Dead Inside' as Rythym Guitar, Lead vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist for 'The Cull' (Indie/Punk Rock), Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals with 'The Lucky Aces' (Bristol based signed Indie band), Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar for 'Shock Reaction' (Indie Rock) Rhythm Guitar and Co-Lead Vocals for 'Praxis Cadre' (Blues/Rock/Jazz/Indie/Rock/Fusion), and was recently the Rhythm Guitarist and Backing/Co-Lead Vocalist for 'Strange Brew' (Tony Veste and Kris Richards top semi-pro Blues Cover and Originals band), I have also been Rhythm Guitar for 'Stella Twang' for a short while, also work through own Session band as Session Rhythm Guitarist and occasional Vocals with the professional Session Lead Guitarist Ellie Morgan and professional Session Acoustic Guitarist Steve Collins (recently 'Devil May Care' cinematic soundtrack and 'This Love' instrumental version, as yet unapplied commercially). Looking towards the future: Indie Rock, Indie-Pop, BritPop, Brit-Rock, PopPunk, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, etc. all appeal. I'm highly flexible and versatile. Can play Detail and Rhythm Guitar, and also Bass, and can do Backing or Lead Vocals. I'm looking forward to all the fruits of being part of a 'Signed' semi-pro or pro band. South West geographics are preferred, with band consisting of others with personal transport and semi-pro/pro ambitions too. I can supply all my own gear (Guitars and Amps, etc.) and personal transport, etc. like you would expect. I do a bit of work with various Charity Gigs, Festivals, Events, etc. which is very interesting and rewarding, along with a fair bit of Charity stuff for the greater good, helping those less fortunate than myself, time and resources permitting of course. Hope to see you around.

What I do:

Guitar, Vocals

Registered Genres:

Blues & Soul, Indie, Pop, Punk, Rock, Specialist

Gear:

Guitars: Fender Strat's & Tele's, Gibson & Epiphone Les Pauls, Ovation Tangent T5 Electro-Acoustic. Decent Amps, Cabs, Pedals, PA, etc.

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