1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?
What instruments? Guitar. Some keys. Some violin. Some vocals
When did you start playing? When I was 16. I would have started much earlier given the chance.
Did you teach yourself? yes
2. Are you in a band or bands? yes
What is the name of the band? Blown Out
What do you play? Guitar
What other instruments are in the band? Baritone sax, Alto sax, tenor sax, keys, drums, bass.
Do you have a band website? no
3. Do you write songs? yes
Do you write lyrics, music or both? both
Do you have a writing partner? no
4. Do you record your music? hardly at all, but have done.
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? only a Boss micro br
Do you use a recording studio? Have done with the band. Once for a 4 track demo to get gigs.
Do you have music available on the web? if so where? No. Not clever enough.
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? cheese rolls
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? none
6. Are you a tech head? No. I am only interested in the notes.
7. What country do you live in? England
8. What are your ambitions? To be better.
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? I sketch (not a lot though), I write verse & stories (not a lot too). I take photos. I am creative with food every day.
What are your pastimes? Walking. Member of the NSS. Member of Exit. Member of the Alzheimer's Society.
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? Socializing. Creative outlet. Seeing what others are up to. The occasional colab. Reference material