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Andy

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General Info

  • Genre: Classic Rock / Fusion / Pop

    Location Fort Worth, Texas, Un

    Profile Views: 18723

    Last Login: 12/14/2011

    Member Since 4/21/2007

    Website www.AndyBallard.com

    Record Label Aljibar Records (1992-95)

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Multi-keyboardist, pianist, synthesist, sound designer, music director, back-line keyboard tech. .... Specialize in recreating studio recordings live without the use of backing tracks. Sounds are spot on, chops are tasty, and feel is soulful. .... Known for being a second guitar player on keys. Since I also play guitar, I know the voicings and have the sounds to make a one-guitar band sound like it has two. .... I play a keytar. Don't hate. .... Former Music Director and keyboardist for Universal Orlando's Rising Star Night Club, featured on O-prah in 2009. .... Staff musician at Walt Disney World, 2004-2010. .... Have performed and/or recorded with Stephen Stills, Pete Carr, BeBe Winans, "Lonesome" Dave Peverett (Foghat), Geron Davis, Pat Travers, Les Dudek, The Shirrels, Tone Loc, Jeff Porcaro, Henry Lee Summer, Ashley Parker Angel (O-Town), Chris Kirkpatrick ('N Sync), Kyle Henderson (The Producers), Guy Walker, Brian Bassett (Wild Cherry), Stephen Dees (Hall & Oates), Eddie Zyne (Hall & Oates), Jack White (Rick Springfield), Billy Ashbaugh ('N Sync, Pat Benetar), R.C. Finnigan, David Cole, China Sky (Park/CBS Records), King Bria, Mathematicians (Aljabar Records), and numerous other equally talented but obscure bands and musicians. .... As back-line keyboard tech, have worked for Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Bob James, Andreas Vollenweider, Rob Mullins, Third World, Arlo Guthrie, Al Stewart, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and Ziggy Marley. .... Created factory presets used on the classic Prophet VS synthesizer. Did sampling and Prophet 2000 programming for David Bryan of Bon Jovi for "Slippery When Wet" album. .... State-of-the-art touring rig featuring numerous keyboards plus: Custom PC running Reason 4 (as a sound module) with latest refills, VST instruments, and ProTools. Macbook running Mainstage and Logic Studio. .... Looking for sub work, house band, industrials, tours, studio or tech work. .... Have valid passport. .... Have a degree in English. Enjoy writing sentence fragments. Refuse to write in third person about myself. .... Member of AFM local 257. .... Sing and harmonize well, read numbers, charts, and scores plus great ear. Good vibe and cool look. Easy hang. Fast learner. Funny. Drama-free. .... No alcohol or substance issues--drug-free. .... andy@andyballard.com....

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  • Influences

    60's and 70's Rock -- Beatles, Beach Boys, Electric Light Orchestra, Michael MacDonald, ZZ Top, Elton John, Billy Joel, Lynyrd Skynyrd. .... R&B -- Stevie Wonder, Dr. John, Mother's Finest. .... Gospel -- Jimmy Swaggart (no, that is not a typo--he is one helluva piano player), Floyd Cramer, and the numerous gospel pianists I heard as a child. .... Progressive Rock -- Genesis, Yes, Steely Dan, Gentle Giant, Frank Zappa. .... Pop/Modern -- Max Martin, Tears For Fears, BT, Chicago. ..

  • Sounds Like

    Keyboard Playing: Yes, Toto, Asia, Tears For Fears, Max Martin, Peter Gabriel .. Piano Playing: Ben Folds, Billy Joel, Elton John, Dr. John .. Songwriting: Max Martin, Jeff Lynn

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