RetroDom's profile

"Bernard Butler meets Jimmy Page"

I am a dynamic, experimental lead guitarist with a talent for creative thinking/playing outside of usual rock styles. I am not your run of the mill guitarist. I can do all that dull widdly stuff but that's not where I'm at.

I can play bass but I'M NOT A BASS PLAYER. Please don't contact me about bass playing positions.

I live for playing live.

I have a pro-attitude and am very friendly and easy to get on with.

Primarily looking to interact with serious artists/bands (management/label interest/connections etc.).

I love indie, blues, heavy rock, classic rock, post rock, acoustic, motown, soul etc. - I like it loud and/or quiet . I love music of all sorts and am as happy playing mellow indie as I am heavy or experimental styles, if I like the songs. This said I like an opportunity to, ahem, 'rock out' in songs, so, um, that would be a bonus...

I am image conscious with a strong look (but with none of the 'Nathan Barley' associated with so many wanky London indie boys...). Very into vintage style. Very strong stage presence.

I've got a broad range of experience - venues big & small, studio, TV, theatre, festivals, dep'ing (originals & covers - can manage short notice without rehearsal).

Influences: Bernard Butler (Suede), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Nick Zinner (YYY's), Jimmy Page (the Zep), Paul Kossof (Free), Peter Green (John Mayall era), Bert Jansch, Hendrix, Johnny Greenwood (Radiohead), Tom Morello (RATM), Dominic Chad (Mansun), Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys).

Bit of a freak for my gear, in particular my effect pedals. I currently use:

Gibson ES345 Semi
Fender Telecaster
Epiphone Sheraton

Modified Fender HotRod Deluxe

Boss Super Overdrive
Boss Turbo Overdrive
T-Rex Mudhoney Fuzz
Class A Booster
Boss Graphic EQ
Line6 Filter Modeller
EHX Wiggler Tremolo/Vibrato
Boss Line Selector
Zoom G2.1U multi effects
Boss Reverb/Delay
Line6 Delay Modeller
EHX POG
Boss Loop Station

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