RamRod, you gave me an idea...
Ok. Long and short of it, I'm sure some of us know some of us. That tends to happen from meeting up to jam to randomly finding each other at the various events. But really, who are we, on an individual level? I'll probably fill my profile out a little more soon with this idea in mind... But, really, who are you? Tell us about yourselves, Rockpagers!
The who's who about what on Rockpage
I guess this makes me first and foremost? Heh. Alright, here's what I've got for now...
My name's John. I hail from Baltimore, MD, and as such, yes, I'm a Ravens fan, an Orioles fan, and follow any Baltimore-based team. I think MLB is retarded, and am slowly realizing that the NFL is going down the same line. That said, no, I don't like the Steelers
Overall, I started playing guitar a little over 11yrs ago, but my practice and dedication hasn't shown as such... More like 3-4yrs. I've been in several bands that didn't make it anywhere (Cryptoic, Attaraxia, Dark Spectrum, Eris), but I still hope that some day, I end up on at least a local stage
I started playing bass literally 3 nights ago. I don't consider myself a bassist, strictly because I actually haven't been playing bass long enough to truly grasp it. That's all in due time. I've picked up a few tips online which have helped even these few nights I've been playing. More would be appreciated, and thanks in advance
As far as the music I listen to, vast majority is various types of metal. However, I also listen to some classic rock, and some adult contemporary. My mood dominates what I find myself listening to, so whatever I feel like is what you'll hear from my speakers
I often go out to see local metal shows, with a furious love of the style/genre with that in mind. While I love music a plenty, I'd have to say my heroes in music are more often than not the people that I can actually go watch locally. My hope is to join at least a couple of them some time. In the mean time, I have a lot of learning left to do
I live here in Altoona. I don't drive, so going far to see a good show is usually up to whether or not someone else feels like going. That is rather unfortunate to me, but it's also dependant on what money I have
Any further questions?
My name's John. I hail from Baltimore, MD, and as such, yes, I'm a Ravens fan, an Orioles fan, and follow any Baltimore-based team. I think MLB is retarded, and am slowly realizing that the NFL is going down the same line. That said, no, I don't like the Steelers
Overall, I started playing guitar a little over 11yrs ago, but my practice and dedication hasn't shown as such... More like 3-4yrs. I've been in several bands that didn't make it anywhere (Cryptoic, Attaraxia, Dark Spectrum, Eris), but I still hope that some day, I end up on at least a local stage
I started playing bass literally 3 nights ago. I don't consider myself a bassist, strictly because I actually haven't been playing bass long enough to truly grasp it. That's all in due time. I've picked up a few tips online which have helped even these few nights I've been playing. More would be appreciated, and thanks in advance
As far as the music I listen to, vast majority is various types of metal. However, I also listen to some classic rock, and some adult contemporary. My mood dominates what I find myself listening to, so whatever I feel like is what you'll hear from my speakers
I often go out to see local metal shows, with a furious love of the style/genre with that in mind. While I love music a plenty, I'd have to say my heroes in music are more often than not the people that I can actually go watch locally. My hope is to join at least a couple of them some time. In the mean time, I have a lot of learning left to do
I live here in Altoona. I don't drive, so going far to see a good show is usually up to whether or not someone else feels like going. That is rather unfortunate to me, but it's also dependant on what money I have
Any further questions?
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meet n greet
i think it's a good idea to get to know each other; together we stand etc...
my name is john bunting, been playing in bands for over 30 years. i feel now is the best playing i've ever done, in the best band i've ever been in.
i'm more passionate than ever about performing on stage.
i am a guitar player and like to sing also. currently my favorite guitars to play are gibson sg's. i also have les pauls, a 1983 bc rich mockingbird (i'm the original owner and it is retired) and a squire strat.
my amp is a marshall tsl122 running a 1960A with a mixture of gt-75's and greenback speakers which are modified to project their sound in a wider area. i also use a boss gt-8 floor pedal.
other than for playing in the band redjack, i have my own business servicing electric wheelchairs and take care of 2 sons fulltime.
pleasure to meet all of you!
john
my name is john bunting, been playing in bands for over 30 years. i feel now is the best playing i've ever done, in the best band i've ever been in.
i'm more passionate than ever about performing on stage.
i am a guitar player and like to sing also. currently my favorite guitars to play are gibson sg's. i also have les pauls, a 1983 bc rich mockingbird (i'm the original owner and it is retired) and a squire strat.
my amp is a marshall tsl122 running a 1960A with a mixture of gt-75's and greenback speakers which are modified to project their sound in a wider area. i also use a boss gt-8 floor pedal.
other than for playing in the band redjack, i have my own business servicing electric wheelchairs and take care of 2 sons fulltime.
pleasure to meet all of you!
john
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Great thread!
My name is Jason Kauffman and I have been playing music most of my life. I started trombone at around age 9 (25 years ago) and guitar at age 12, and picked up some other instruments after that. I dropped out of college and moved to Hollywood, went to a school for recording engineering and then worked in studios there for about 5 years or so. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt and I realized that the 'music business' is quite ugly at its finest and came back to Altoona to raise a family. Now I am a husband and father of 5 and I do contracting work, very blessed and happy.
I really do love listening to and playing all kinds of music. Some very good friends a I have put together a project that is best described as Live Band Karaoke. There is literally no song we won't (or can't) play, and we put anyone on the mic who wants it. This is one of the most enjoyable things I've done musically. It is diverse, challenging, and it's nearly impossible to stagnate.
After going through the music business, I realized that music is:
1) not going to change the world
2)widely abused and misused, heavily commercialized and usurped for profit
3)supposed to be fun and accessible
So that's my abridged history and 2 cents. If music is a chore, or boring, or frustrating, or causing stress, or getting in the way, you're doing it wrong.
My name is Jason Kauffman and I have been playing music most of my life. I started trombone at around age 9 (25 years ago) and guitar at age 12, and picked up some other instruments after that. I dropped out of college and moved to Hollywood, went to a school for recording engineering and then worked in studios there for about 5 years or so. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt and I realized that the 'music business' is quite ugly at its finest and came back to Altoona to raise a family. Now I am a husband and father of 5 and I do contracting work, very blessed and happy.
I really do love listening to and playing all kinds of music. Some very good friends a I have put together a project that is best described as Live Band Karaoke. There is literally no song we won't (or can't) play, and we put anyone on the mic who wants it. This is one of the most enjoyable things I've done musically. It is diverse, challenging, and it's nearly impossible to stagnate.
After going through the music business, I realized that music is:
1) not going to change the world
2)widely abused and misused, heavily commercialized and usurped for profit
3)supposed to be fun and accessible
So that's my abridged history and 2 cents. If music is a chore, or boring, or frustrating, or causing stress, or getting in the way, you're doing it wrong.
I'm John Stevens, and I've been a regular here since 2001, I think.
I play guitar, harmonica, lap steel, dobro, mandolin, some bass, drums, and keys, and I usually sing and front bands. I've been a songwriter since age 8, and a serious writer since around 1982, and I've been to Nashville and know their rules, but ignore them. I've played gospel, speedmetal/thrash, classic rock, blues, honkytonk/traditional country, radio-friendly country, southern rock, hairband, and bluegrass, at least those are the ones I've gotten paid for. I played my first paid gig in 1984, and still play regularly. I'm in a bluegrass band currently, one that plays the festival circuit in season, and nightclubs in the off-season... we're currently working on our first full-length CD, due in the spring.
I've been very fortunate, and have played alongside numerous national acts, like Foghat, Savoy Brown, Dirty Looks, Jimmy Harnen, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, James King, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Two High String Band, The Gibson Bros., James Reams & The Barnstormers, David Parmley, members of Leftover Salmon, and more others than I could possibly recall.
I also have a professional background in pro audio and AV, and have worked with many legendary performers, like Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Bob Hope, Conway Twitty, Mark Chestnut, TG Sheppard, Grandpa Jones, Roy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Wolfman Jack, Ted Nugent, Nuclear Assault, SOD, Exodus, Jim & Jesse, The Smothers Brothers, I literally could go on all day, I've been blessed.
Of course, as a lifelong musican, I obviously paint houses for money.
On Rockpage, I mostly hand out unsolicited advice, reminisce about things that may or may not have happened, and voice my political opinions, which are legion.
I play guitar, harmonica, lap steel, dobro, mandolin, some bass, drums, and keys, and I usually sing and front bands. I've been a songwriter since age 8, and a serious writer since around 1982, and I've been to Nashville and know their rules, but ignore them. I've played gospel, speedmetal/thrash, classic rock, blues, honkytonk/traditional country, radio-friendly country, southern rock, hairband, and bluegrass, at least those are the ones I've gotten paid for. I played my first paid gig in 1984, and still play regularly. I'm in a bluegrass band currently, one that plays the festival circuit in season, and nightclubs in the off-season... we're currently working on our first full-length CD, due in the spring.
I've been very fortunate, and have played alongside numerous national acts, like Foghat, Savoy Brown, Dirty Looks, Jimmy Harnen, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, James King, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Two High String Band, The Gibson Bros., James Reams & The Barnstormers, David Parmley, members of Leftover Salmon, and more others than I could possibly recall.
I also have a professional background in pro audio and AV, and have worked with many legendary performers, like Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Bob Hope, Conway Twitty, Mark Chestnut, TG Sheppard, Grandpa Jones, Roy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Wolfman Jack, Ted Nugent, Nuclear Assault, SOD, Exodus, Jim & Jesse, The Smothers Brothers, I literally could go on all day, I've been blessed.
Of course, as a lifelong musican, I obviously paint houses for money.
On Rockpage, I mostly hand out unsolicited advice, reminisce about things that may or may not have happened, and voice my political opinions, which are legion.
Well, I'm Bethany, and I've been playing bass for going on 2 years now, I picked it up because a friend of mine's band needed a bass player, and I figured I'd give it a shot. We weren't very well known and had one big gig at yesterday's party in ebensburg opening for Without Warning. I'm currently trying to get a new band started, one day. I'm actually considering picking up the mandolin, it's one of my favorite instruments to listen to, and that I think I'd like to play it. I'm from altoona, and love to jam, so hit me up sometime. 
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My name is Steve and I'm a "front-man" and attention whore and I've been "freak" jamming guitar for about three years.
I began traveling with KISS Tribute band "Cold Gin" in early 1995 as a drum roadie with my dear friend Chico (R.I.P.)Silva. This was the beginning of one hell of a ride. The band was based out of Va. Beach Va. They would put on shows local and as far as Akron, Ohio and of course making stops in between in such places as The NEW Sebastiano's. I worked my way up the roadie chain pretty quick and learned a lot about how a working band works from the inside, out.
After I parted ways with "Cold Gin" in 1997 I decided to put an add in the PA Musician as a "Singer Available." I don't remember what the add said exactly, just that I was a singer looking to join or start a band. I soon met with a keyboardist who was looking to start a classic rock band. I jammed with these guy's long enough to realize that I didn't want to sing Steve Miller and The Grateful Dead. I'm a fuckin' ROCKER! I think this lasted for about six months, and I'd like to say that we played out and did well but we never made it out of the garage. That was alright though because I learned a few thing's from a couple of these guy's too. So, I traveled on.
Anyway, this puts my story about a year or so later. I was still singing and jamming around with people here and there. Nothing was forming or getting tight band wise anywhere. I pretty much was giving up on the whole thing. A friend and I decided to go to Classic Attitudes for karaoke one Friday night. I was singing my standard karaoke song's, a little Ozzy, some Priest and G n' R. I was having fun and people were enjoying it. Later that night I sang Stairway to Heaven, it was my first attempt at the song. I finished up and took my bow and made my way to the bar.
As I was sipping on my beer I noticed this older guy looking at me and he saluted me with his beer. I raised my glass and gave a nod. I figured he was toasting my song performance and I went back to my beer. About five minutes later, I see this Rod Stewart looking guy walking in my direction. He walked over and sat beside me at the bar and said, "Hey man, can I ask you a couple questions?" I said, "Sure, about what?" He stuck up his hand and waved the bartender over and said, "Give me a white Russian and whatever this guy wants." I ordered a rum and coke.
A minute later a couple of "regulars" came over and asked "Rod" for his autograph. I thought, "Whoa, who the fuck is this guy?" One of the girls asked who I was and I said "Nobody."
Anyway, the group moved on and the guy turned to me and said, "Are you in a band?" I said, "No." Then I saw another guy coming toward us. "Is this guy bothering you?" I looked and said, "No, he's just asking me a couple of questions." The new guy sat down at the bar and said, "Hi, my name's Tony and this fuckin' guy is Skeezer. He's a bassist and I'm a drummer. I'll cut to the chase, you sounded pretty good up there rockin' out. Are you in a band?" Skeezer, who was in the middle of paying for his order turned and said, "I was getting to that Tone!"
These two guy's proceeded to tell me about their endless quest for a front-man. Not just a singer but someone who would engage the audience with the persona and the energy of a "rockstar." They wanted a showman, a center of attention and that was right up my alley. Granted, I told them of my past exploits as a roadie and of the failed "hippie" band that was a bust.
"Can you come to State College this Sunday and try out?" Skeezer said. I looked at Skeez and handed him my number.
It was a ROCK N' ROLL FREIGHT TRAIN until June 2002. Skeezer was the guy who pushed me to be the best I could be as a singer and showman. He wasn't a super bassist, but he was an entertainer. A Great One! He was my bassist and my friend, I haven't met anyone like him since and I don't think I ever will. Skeezer died the summer of 2002. I won't go into details but I will tell you that with his passing, I've never been the same.
In conclusion, I've done thing's and have had experiences that I will never forget. I've been up and down the east coast and California doing what we all love to do as musicians, perform our brand and get laid... Ive seen the worst of the worst and lived through it and would do it all over again. I have the honor of knowing and playing with the likes of Skeezer, Jimmy, Tony, Bart, Brad, Felix (even if it was only a couple songs), Skip, Mark, Kevin, Chico, Al, Eric, Eddie, Randy, Tim, George, and a whole lot of other guy's. I'm not giving last names just for the simple fact, if any of these guy's are on RP, they already know who they are. They know what I do well and not so well and know when to tell me I suck....But man, what a helluva show.
Is this my ROCKPAGE Obituary? Thanks for carin' fuckers. <j/k
S K E E Z E R B O Y
I began traveling with KISS Tribute band "Cold Gin" in early 1995 as a drum roadie with my dear friend Chico (R.I.P.)Silva. This was the beginning of one hell of a ride. The band was based out of Va. Beach Va. They would put on shows local and as far as Akron, Ohio and of course making stops in between in such places as The NEW Sebastiano's. I worked my way up the roadie chain pretty quick and learned a lot about how a working band works from the inside, out.
After I parted ways with "Cold Gin" in 1997 I decided to put an add in the PA Musician as a "Singer Available." I don't remember what the add said exactly, just that I was a singer looking to join or start a band. I soon met with a keyboardist who was looking to start a classic rock band. I jammed with these guy's long enough to realize that I didn't want to sing Steve Miller and The Grateful Dead. I'm a fuckin' ROCKER! I think this lasted for about six months, and I'd like to say that we played out and did well but we never made it out of the garage. That was alright though because I learned a few thing's from a couple of these guy's too. So, I traveled on.
Anyway, this puts my story about a year or so later. I was still singing and jamming around with people here and there. Nothing was forming or getting tight band wise anywhere. I pretty much was giving up on the whole thing. A friend and I decided to go to Classic Attitudes for karaoke one Friday night. I was singing my standard karaoke song's, a little Ozzy, some Priest and G n' R. I was having fun and people were enjoying it. Later that night I sang Stairway to Heaven, it was my first attempt at the song. I finished up and took my bow and made my way to the bar.
As I was sipping on my beer I noticed this older guy looking at me and he saluted me with his beer. I raised my glass and gave a nod. I figured he was toasting my song performance and I went back to my beer. About five minutes later, I see this Rod Stewart looking guy walking in my direction. He walked over and sat beside me at the bar and said, "Hey man, can I ask you a couple questions?" I said, "Sure, about what?" He stuck up his hand and waved the bartender over and said, "Give me a white Russian and whatever this guy wants." I ordered a rum and coke.
A minute later a couple of "regulars" came over and asked "Rod" for his autograph. I thought, "Whoa, who the fuck is this guy?" One of the girls asked who I was and I said "Nobody."
Anyway, the group moved on and the guy turned to me and said, "Are you in a band?" I said, "No." Then I saw another guy coming toward us. "Is this guy bothering you?" I looked and said, "No, he's just asking me a couple of questions." The new guy sat down at the bar and said, "Hi, my name's Tony and this fuckin' guy is Skeezer. He's a bassist and I'm a drummer. I'll cut to the chase, you sounded pretty good up there rockin' out. Are you in a band?" Skeezer, who was in the middle of paying for his order turned and said, "I was getting to that Tone!"
These two guy's proceeded to tell me about their endless quest for a front-man. Not just a singer but someone who would engage the audience with the persona and the energy of a "rockstar." They wanted a showman, a center of attention and that was right up my alley. Granted, I told them of my past exploits as a roadie and of the failed "hippie" band that was a bust.
"Can you come to State College this Sunday and try out?" Skeezer said. I looked at Skeez and handed him my number.
It was a ROCK N' ROLL FREIGHT TRAIN until June 2002. Skeezer was the guy who pushed me to be the best I could be as a singer and showman. He wasn't a super bassist, but he was an entertainer. A Great One! He was my bassist and my friend, I haven't met anyone like him since and I don't think I ever will. Skeezer died the summer of 2002. I won't go into details but I will tell you that with his passing, I've never been the same.
In conclusion, I've done thing's and have had experiences that I will never forget. I've been up and down the east coast and California doing what we all love to do as musicians, perform our brand and get laid... Ive seen the worst of the worst and lived through it and would do it all over again. I have the honor of knowing and playing with the likes of Skeezer, Jimmy, Tony, Bart, Brad, Felix (even if it was only a couple songs), Skip, Mark, Kevin, Chico, Al, Eric, Eddie, Randy, Tim, George, and a whole lot of other guy's. I'm not giving last names just for the simple fact, if any of these guy's are on RP, they already know who they are. They know what I do well and not so well and know when to tell me I suck....But man, what a helluva show.
Is this my ROCKPAGE Obituary? Thanks for carin' fuckers. <j/k
S K E E Z E R B O Y
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Wow! I knew Skeezer too.
Anyway, started playing teen dances and bars in 1968. Played in a Holiday Inn band full time in the "70's" and been playing mostly every weekend ever since except this last year where I'm doing an acoustic single once or twice a month.
Music roots are Folk Rock, Beatles, Tom Petty etc. Play Rickenbackers, Gretsch, and the usual Fenders with mostly Fender and Vox Amps.
Spent that last year fooling around with a "Hipshot B bender" on my Tele.
Anyway, started playing teen dances and bars in 1968. Played in a Holiday Inn band full time in the "70's" and been playing mostly every weekend ever since except this last year where I'm doing an acoustic single once or twice a month.
Music roots are Folk Rock, Beatles, Tom Petty etc. Play Rickenbackers, Gretsch, and the usual Fenders with mostly Fender and Vox Amps.
Spent that last year fooling around with a "Hipshot B bender" on my Tele.
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sunsetbass
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hi they call me big daddy, or frankki lyxxx(band name) or booter. i've been playing guitar scince i was 17. took up bass about 5 years ago. i play in sunset strip we are an 80's hair metal band for those of you who don't know. i like anything from rock to country and everything in between. i also do sound for bands when the strip isnt playing. i love going to jam nights and playing songs i don't know. just give me the key and i'll follow. thats it. PEACE!!!!!
you can prick your fingure, but never fingure your.............get your mind outta the gutter.
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bassist_25
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Yes, a thread to talk about ourselves! The modestly in me wants to say very little, but the narcissist in me can't help itself. 
I'm Paul. My roles on Rockpage include being the Archival Director of old sKool quotes, the arbiter of thread delivery certification (denoted with a "This Thread Delivers" seal of approval), advocate for keeping scooped mids out of guitar mixes, and official disagree-er with Lonewolf on the tonal authenticity of modeling amps.
I've been playing bass for 14 years. I'm also a classically trained pianist, though I must admit that my keyboarding skills need some phosphoric acid. I've been involved in a number of original recording projects and a mix of original and cover live performing projects. I've played everything from bluegrass to rap to oldies to metal at one time or another. I really try not to turn my nose up at any particular style of music. Most times, I feel like I'm only scratching the surface of this great art form.
I often think too much, so I did what any sensible glutton for intellectual punishment would do and enrolled in a doctoral program. My days are filled with waxing high-minded theories that people in the real world couldn't care less about, finding time to eat, and bouncing dissertation ideas off of faculty. I like to eat my salad after the main course, and I also am annoyed by people who tail-gate me while driving. I think Ned Flanders is the best secondary Simpsons character, and my biggest vice is Mountain Dew.
I'm Paul. My roles on Rockpage include being the Archival Director of old sKool quotes, the arbiter of thread delivery certification (denoted with a "This Thread Delivers" seal of approval), advocate for keeping scooped mids out of guitar mixes, and official disagree-er with Lonewolf on the tonal authenticity of modeling amps.
I've been playing bass for 14 years. I'm also a classically trained pianist, though I must admit that my keyboarding skills need some phosphoric acid. I've been involved in a number of original recording projects and a mix of original and cover live performing projects. I've played everything from bluegrass to rap to oldies to metal at one time or another. I really try not to turn my nose up at any particular style of music. Most times, I feel like I'm only scratching the surface of this great art form.
I often think too much, so I did what any sensible glutton for intellectual punishment would do and enrolled in a doctoral program. My days are filled with waxing high-minded theories that people in the real world couldn't care less about, finding time to eat, and bouncing dissertation ideas off of faculty. I like to eat my salad after the main course, and I also am annoyed by people who tail-gate me while driving. I think Ned Flanders is the best secondary Simpsons character, and my biggest vice is Mountain Dew.
"He's the electric horseman, you better back off!" - old sKool making a reference to the culturally relevant 1979 film.
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ToonaRockGuy
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I'll bite. I'm Kevin, been playing drums for almost 38 years now, and for some reason waited until after age 40 to start playing metal. Yeah, that is a young man's game, LOL. I'm the drummer for NailDriver, and completely happy with my musical situation.
I moved to PA in 1992, and surfaced on the music scene in 1993 by bugging the hell out of Felix Kos until John McKnight let me sit in. Since then, I've made my bones both as a member of a number of bands including Banditos, Gin & Juice, Scream, and now NailDriver, and also as a capable fill-in, having done either one-offs or extended fill-ins for Hair Force One, Bad Daze, Felix & The Hurricanes, and a few others that I was apparently too drunk to remember.
I'm married with a beautiful wife and two totally awesome daughters. And most importantly to me, I've been totally sober for just over 3 years now. Life is way more fun without alcohol to me, but I'm also quick not to judge folks who partake in the lovely selection of beverages available at local watering holes. I don't go out anymore (unless I'm playing at a show), though, because it's just too tempting to turn back to the old vices, so don't get offended if you invite me to a show on Facebook and I don't come. It's nothing personal.
I'm also the official insulter of Scott Botteicher. I can get away with it, I'm in his band. At least I can get away with it until he kills me, LOL.
I moved to PA in 1992, and surfaced on the music scene in 1993 by bugging the hell out of Felix Kos until John McKnight let me sit in. Since then, I've made my bones both as a member of a number of bands including Banditos, Gin & Juice, Scream, and now NailDriver, and also as a capable fill-in, having done either one-offs or extended fill-ins for Hair Force One, Bad Daze, Felix & The Hurricanes, and a few others that I was apparently too drunk to remember.
I'm married with a beautiful wife and two totally awesome daughters. And most importantly to me, I've been totally sober for just over 3 years now. Life is way more fun without alcohol to me, but I'm also quick not to judge folks who partake in the lovely selection of beverages available at local watering holes. I don't go out anymore (unless I'm playing at a show), though, because it's just too tempting to turn back to the old vices, so don't get offended if you invite me to a show on Facebook and I don't come. It's nothing personal.
I'm also the official insulter of Scott Botteicher. I can get away with it, I'm in his band. At least I can get away with it until he kills me, LOL.
Dood...
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RobTheDrummer
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I'm Dan, I play bass. Have for a looong time. I still suck at it 
. I listen to everything from Bill Monroe, John Denver & Gordon Lightfoot to Anthrax, The Misfits, and GWAR (And Pretty much everything in between). The only genre that I don't dig is the computer generated synth pop stuff. If it's got strings or brass I dig it. I like Oreo cookies, beer and long walks on the beach . I don't listen to music on the radio (Except programs that feature local musicians). For the most part I listen to talk radio. I am an official ROCKPAGE stalker. I log on at least 2 or 3 times a day, yet rarely post. I am very firm in my religious and political beliefs yet I refuse to debate religion or politics. Did I mention I like Oreo cookies??
. I listen to everything from Bill Monroe, John Denver & Gordon Lightfoot to Anthrax, The Misfits, and GWAR (And Pretty much everything in between). The only genre that I don't dig is the computer generated synth pop stuff. If it's got strings or brass I dig it. I like Oreo cookies, beer and long walks on the beach . I don't listen to music on the radio (Except programs that feature local musicians). For the most part I listen to talk radio. I am an official ROCKPAGE stalker. I log on at least 2 or 3 times a day, yet rarely post. I am very firm in my religious and political beliefs yet I refuse to debate religion or politics. Did I mention I like Oreo cookies??-
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My name is Chris Silva from the Tyrone/Warriors Mark area. I started playing guitar in 1990 but it wasn't until around 1998 when I joined my first band situation. The bands some of you may remember were: "TREAD" (with Trevor Patton , Dan Mcloskey, and Tommy Gets.), "SAUCEMONSTER" (with Randy Sciarrillo, Rob Bonsell, Greg Hatch, Floyd Hunter, and Steve Danfelt) "HEXHED" (with Rob Bonsell, Greg Hatch and Steve Danfelt) and "THIS CALLING" ( with Justin Fair, Joey Neary, and Paul Griener).
My band influences are: Iron maiden, Metallica, Overkill, Megadeth, A7X, Bullet for my Valentine, All that Remains, and the list goes on!
My guitarist influences are: The axe killers in Maiden, Eric Johnson, John Petrucci, and many others.
I am married and have 2 boys who are 8 and 1 years old.
Currently looking to complete the line-up for a "old school" metal cover band side project playing all those metal tunes you love but nobody plays. Looking for 2nd guitar and vocals. if interested feel free to contact me and I shall get you more details!
thanks,
Chris
My band influences are: Iron maiden, Metallica, Overkill, Megadeth, A7X, Bullet for my Valentine, All that Remains, and the list goes on!
My guitarist influences are: The axe killers in Maiden, Eric Johnson, John Petrucci, and many others.
I am married and have 2 boys who are 8 and 1 years old.
Currently looking to complete the line-up for a "old school" metal cover band side project playing all those metal tunes you love but nobody plays. Looking for 2nd guitar and vocals. if interested feel free to contact me and I shall get you more details!
thanks,
Chris
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Craven Sound
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- Joined: Wednesday Aug 06, 2003
- Location: Cambria County, PA
My name is Mike, I'm an IT guy by trade, but am also a professional sound tech. I have also worked professionally in video production and television broadcasting. I have several hobbies, but music-wise, I tinker with the drum set; I have had an on-again, off-again relationship with them for probably 10+ years. I am by no means a great player, and struggle to be proficient, but have a shit-ton of fun doing it. I grew up in Bellwood, moved "up the mountain" after getting married and currently have two young kids (ages five and seven).
My greatest memory playing was at Mcgoo's one night several years ago. I was running sound for HF1 and it happened to be the Hugh's birthday and he was too celebratory during the first two sets and was unable to finish the night. I let the sound run itself while I sat in, playing to the best of my ability. The band offered me extra money for getting them through the gig, but I couldn't take it as I really had too much fun. I am currently looking for some folks to jam with, especially ones that aren't interested on taking it too seriously.
My greatest memory playing was at Mcgoo's one night several years ago. I was running sound for HF1 and it happened to be the Hugh's birthday and he was too celebratory during the first two sets and was unable to finish the night. I let the sound run itself while I sat in, playing to the best of my ability. The band offered me extra money for getting them through the gig, but I couldn't take it as I really had too much fun. I am currently looking for some folks to jam with, especially ones that aren't interested on taking it too seriously.
My name is Rob, I'm a highway construction inspector by trade. I've played guitar for 23 years, and I should be much better than I am, lol. I've been in bands for the last 13 year and I've loved every minute of it. I live in western Maryland with my wife of 6 months.
Pour me another one, cause I'll never find the silver lining in this cloud.