Professional Guitarist - still Seeks Rock Band (SE Michigan)
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I am a lead guitarist looking for a rock band. I have had some responses, but haven't found what I am looking for yet in terms of musical style. Currently, I am a Professional classical / Spanish solo guitarist (for the past 20+ years), but played in a hard rock touring original and cover bands in the 80's / 90's. Looking to get back into a good group, rehearsals once a week or something along those lines. I would like to do performances as well, as that's the real fun being a musician. I would like to find a band that does covers but may also want to do some writing and originals (this is NOT a requirement and I would be happy performing covers). However, I do write a ton of music and work great with singer / songwriters. I can sing back up, with a little keyboard work thrown in (within limits -lol).
I would like to find a group that is performing (or wants to perform) the harder side of classic and modern rock (Van Halen, Blink 182, Metallica, Hendrix, Linkin Park, Collective Soul, Sum 41, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Alice in chains, etc...) , but open to a blend of material - just not looking for the standard top 40 of classic rock. I like to play songs that people know and get excited about, but still have a bit of an edge. This is all certainly based on singer range / style and collectively what everyone wants to do. I would prefer not to do all of the same old standards that most bands see to be zeroed in on these days, but again, I am open for the right band / group of people.
I am a dynamic guitarist, good stage presence, normal, sane, very responsible, respectful, with zero pretentiousness. Looking for a group that is already formed or being pulled together looking for a final piece or two. Would like to find people that also share some musical interests and passion for music, that are down to earth, and want to have a great time playing and performing. I am willing and able to travel pretty much anywhere in SE or mid Michigan for the right group (I am right in the middle of Detroit, A2, and Lansing).
I have music and videos to share, both rock and classical guitar samples