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Aaron Tap
Indie / Rock / Pop

"guitarist / producer / engineer / devil's advocate"

LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   Aaron Tap: General Info
Member Since11/9/2007
Band Websiteaarontap.com
Band MembersI currently perform with Matt Nathanson, The Paula Kelley Orchestra, Fantastic Black, Layne and others.
InfluencesGuitar: 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 LikeOne 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.
Record LabelNone
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 8:00P
Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 12 2008 3:00P
Riverfront Park Newburyport, Massachusetts
Jul 13 2008 4:00P
Wiggins Park Camden, New Jersey
Jul 17 2008 7:00P
Walnut Street Bridge Des Moines, Iowa
Jul 18 2008 6:00P
WQKL Arts Fair Ann Arbor, Michigan
Aug 9 2008 9:00P
The Good Hurt West Los Angeles, California

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   About Aaron Tap

Read / subscribe to my blog. It fascinates.

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's Some 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!
Paula Kelley's The Trouble With Success...

The Trouble With Success or How You Fit Into the World
Matt Nathanson's Some Mad Hope

Matt Nathanson - Some Mad Hope


   


   Aaron Tap's Friend Space (Top 16)
Aaron Tap has 370 friends.
 The Paula Kelley Orchestra 


 Matt Nathanson 


 FANTASTIC BLACK 


 LAYNE 


 The Weisstronauts 


 Mark Weinberg 


 bright street/spaceshed recorders 


 John Thomasson 


 Michael Eisenstein 


 Verdant Studio 


 Justin Glasco 


 The Stevenson Ranch Davidians 


 Sam Getz 


 Cary Brothers 


 Nick Amoroso 


 MOONTOWER RECORDING STUDIO 





Aaron Tap's Friends Comments
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Jul 5 2008 11:09 PM

Great job in Milwaukee tonight! You were really rockin' that guitar.. hope to see you again soon!
Kim





Jul 3 2008 3:09 PM

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA !!!! LET FREEDOM RING !!!!
Linda





Jul 2 2008 4:50 PM

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
Neil





Jun 30 2008 5:45 PM

good seeing you the other day - lets try to meet up in Los Angeles - talk soon
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Jun 15 2008 8:47 PM

The album Lust, Luck, Love is now on itunes so go buy it....lol. It will be available on CD in 3 weeks. Hope all is well.

Peace*

Ricky
PK





Jun 11 2008 8:09 AM

Brittany





Jun 9 2008 9:15 PM

Hey!
Are you coming back to milwaukee in july with lifehouse?! i sure hope so!
Sign Girl Michelle





May 28 2008 6:56 PM

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
sam





May 28 2008 6:53 PM

hey, you were great on deeprockdrive last night! hope you keep touring with matt a little while longer! stay cool.


-sam
Emily





May 28 2008 4:09 PM

thanks for the add! you sounded great on deep rock drive last night =]
Round Kid Records SIGNED THE WOODWORK NEW SONG UP!





May 17 2008 11:25 AM

whats good dawg?
LAYNE





May 10 2008 8:46 AM

Thanks for all the little things you do -all the pics are perfectly placed! See you on Monday-lg
Ricky Carden is now on itunes





Apr 28 2008 11:03 PM

I posted a new song from the album it's calle Over You. Check it out and leave me a comment on what you think about it.

Peace*

Ricky
Michael Eisenstein





Apr 15 2008 10:08 PM

Had a fun recording session with your wife the other night- you were missed.
PK





Apr 13 2008 12:34 PM

Randall Brown Music





Apr 11 2008 2:17 PM

Thanks for the e-mail and the add. We had fun opening for you guys that time.
Debbie ♥





Mar 30 2008 1:41 PM

Loved the show last night in Scranton. You are an amazing musician.
Woseph





Mar 25 2008 9:57 AM

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.
nicoLe





Mar 23 2008 11:11 AM

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! :]
Katie





Mar 20 2008 1:09 PM

Awesome show in Cleveland last night! Thanks for the add :) You and Matt were a riot when you played the wrong note hahaha!
Sarah VonderHaar





Mar 18 2008 10:00 AM

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!
Tess Tickles





Mar 14 2008 12:18 AM

you were so good at the warfield!! i was standing right in front of you!
*~*~*Marcie*~*~*





Mar 3 2008 5:45 PM

Hey Aaron! Great show last night in Denver! Thank you!!! xoxo
Ross Mitchel





Mar 3 2008 4:55 AM

Thanks for the add, Aaron.

Ross Mitchel
Ryan Fawcett





Mar 2 2008 6:10 AM

Hey There-

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.

Stay tuned!!!

Thanks,
Ryan
E. Stephen





Feb 17 2008 10:38 AM

Aaron, all the best to you.

-E
Michael Eisenstein





Feb 16 2008 1:08 AM

I'm watching you on Jimmy Kimmel right now- nice work, sounds great.

-Mike

Oh yeah, the electric guitar is a phallic stand in AND a hammer of the gods.
PK





Feb 14 2008 10:13 PM

PK





Feb 14 2008 9:51 PM

Florian Kringe Collection





Feb 13 2008 12:35 PM

,thumbs up to you and your music :) keep up the great work , thx for the add , best wishes,Post A Comment
ROB





Feb 1 2008 11:46 AM

Great job on Conan! The backgrounds were pro-tools solid! Hope you're well...
Sam Getz





Jan 31 2008 9:32 PM

you guys sounded great on conan! nice look too... i was diggin the black theme! i even saw some tat...
Ricky Carden is now on itunes





Jan 28 2008 1:34 PM

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
Andrea Selby





Jan 25 2008 3:59 AM

hey,
nice to be friends!
best wishes from germany,
andrea
CJ Jimenez





Jan 18 2008 4:00 PM

hey aaron, thanks for adding my mediasite :) hope you have a great year xoxo
Kelly Brady





Dec 28 2007 2:12 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU & MISS PK.

See ya soon!

Kel :)


Ricky Carden is now on itunes





Dec 18 2007 1:28 PM

Stopping by to say hello and wish you Happy Holidays. Peace* Ricky
WAZ





Dec 17 2007 12:59 PM

Hell yeah!
WAZ
Chad Laughing