I currently perform with Matt Nathanson, The Paula Kelley Orchestra, Fantastic Black, Layne and others.
Influences
Guitar: Angus Young, Graham Coxon, Johnny Marr, Andy Taylor, Jonny Greenwood, Paula Kelley | Production: Pete Weiss, Stephen Street, Rick Rubin, the bands I work with, and my ears.
Sounds Like
One night after a show, a guy approached me and said "let me guess: your two favorite guitarists are Ted Nugent and Angus Young!" I told him he was half right. I fuckin' hate Ted Nugent.
I've been playing guitar and producing records since I got my start in the clubs of Boston. It didn't take me long to leave the fold of ego-driven guitarists and cultivate the view that the guitar is just a part of the big picture, not some phallic stand-in or a hammer of the gods. If a song calls for it, I'll play just three notes during the second verse, or I'll lay down 12 tracks of texture that may or may not sound like a guitar. It's about music first, the instrument second. On the other hand, you don't have to twist my arm very forcefully to get me to play 'Don't Stop Believing' note for note.
As a producer/engineer, I'm enjoying working on a variety of projects, from full albums to one-off tracks, to producing intimate string quartet sessions.
I am currently working on a new Paula Kelley Orchestra album (playing and co-producing) and am also in the midst of promoting Matt Nathanson'sSome Mad Hope, having just finished another extensive U.S. tour, this time opening for Lifehouse. More dates to follow.
I'm always looking for new bands and artists to work with, so drop me a line!
Thanks for the befriending, 'twas GREAT meeting you! Enjoying my new cup, I shall treasure it always. Thanks for adding a little fun to my vacation. Keep in touch and hurry back to the east coast, bring your friends. :) ~Linda
most awesome show deep rock drive was...it was so much fun, sounded great! i hope it was a blast for you guys! believe me it was pretty sweet! u rock michelle
Aaron I bow to you and your musical ability. And the quick come backs to Matt busting your balls! Great show in Cleveland last week you guys need to come back soon.
i definitely called the mr. rogers sweater when you came out to tune the other night in grand rapids, lol. awesome show though! - and thanks for taking our picture out on the sidewalk - you should've gotten in it though! :]
Hey Aaron, Thanks for adding me to your myspace friends! You guys were AWESOME last night at HOB! Thanks for having backstage! It was great seeing you guys again! Also, thanks for the Asian info! I forwarded it to Bill! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed listening to the CD! Message me sometime, I'd love to know what you think of the songs! Please stay in touch!
Just checking in, and giving you an update on where I stand with the recording of my debut record.
We have recorded all of the instrumental tracks, and most of the vocals. I was lucky enough to collaborate with a group of amazing musicians, and things are starting to sound awesome!!!
I hope to have all of the recording complete by mid March; leaving mixing, mastering and duplication to be done.
If all goes well, the record should be released sometime in April.
I was going to say hello at WorkPlay last night but you were hiding in the back somewhere. I told Megan to tell you I said Hi. Maybe I'll catch ya'll later this year or next. Peace* Ricky
