Vinnie Moore, Dream Theater, Paul Gilbert, Queensryche, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rush, U2, Extreme, Scatterbrain(these guys are great!!), Planet X, Stevie Wonder, Boston, Racer X, Queen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Anthrax, Megadeath, Tony Mac Alpine, Micheal Angello, Stanley Jordan, Motown, R&;B.......pretty much anything. Listen to everything and limit yourself to nothing!
Born and raised in the suburbs of Dertroit, Michigan. I started on the bass guitar when I was 13 years old. I wasnt really into the bass but I couldnt seem to talk my mom into allowing me to have drums. Well, one day I guess I sold her the idea. So, I bought myself a drum kit. I was heavy into the fusion thing and ofcourse bands like Rush. I always seem to like instrumentals. So from listening to this kind of music, I found myself liking the guitar more and more. Then I saw a guy named Vinnie Moore playing guitar. I was hooked! I bought a guitar from my buddy when I turned 17. I was determined to practice until I played like Vinnie.
Today, I teach guitar, bass guitar and drums, at a music studio. Ive been writting and recording instrumentals for several years now. I record my music at my home studio and hire musicians to perform. Im pretty much solo. You can also check me out on www.myspce.com/anthonyaugust...Its my personal page. There is somemore info there.
Here is an old clip of me at the Hayloft(before it became an uncool bar!!) and at the Emerald Theatre....Oh Man! Way to much hair!!
What up Anthony??!! Great to hear from you man, and the video sounds great. The kid drummer is right on. Wish you guys all the best. All is great here for me in LA, and check out the vids of my latest drummer when you have a chance. He's a nut!
I fohund this weubsilte that sho1ws who has a crupsh on you and thfought i'd leXt you know that one of my friBends had otne on you. You goatta tAry it3!
I can't wait to get my CD done and do some shows where I can hopefully meet some of you.
I wish I had a time machine and could blast forward and start doing shows tomorrow.
PS. TWO GUITAR PLAYERS WANTED...
The new material we are working on will have a guitarmony sound and will require three players. We are looking for two players who live in the Detroit Metro area.
What we are looking for:
1. Age 18 to 27 2. Must be a great player. 3. Studio and Live experience a plus. 4. Style of music is pop/rock/alternative/punk 5. Style is a cross between 30 Seconds To Mars, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Muse, Garbage, and The Used with strong commercial appeal. 6. Lead or Backing vocal capabilities a plus. 7. Ability to write guitar parts for existing melody lines. 8. Must have time to make a commitment and be available for studio and live shows. Currently rehearsals are scheduled on Sunday between 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. 9. Will require learning a certain amount of filler cover material. 10. If you have drug or alcohol related issues this probably wouldn't work for you.
A label showcase is scheduled for late February - so time is of the essence.
If you or someone you know is what we are looking for. Please let me know so we can set up a studio audition.
Damn dude, how did I get the honor of the #1 slot? You must like "ham" a lot more than I thought! So why are you still in Michigan? You should be in Hollywood, you big studly Adonis! Keep it real bro
Now that I know where ya are, I'm gonna send some girl your way to trick ya, when yer not looking, she's gonna dump a whole bottle O Willy The Weasel's hair-grow-like-a-weed formula on yer head to get the real shredder back from the dead!!!
You played a pretty awesome show at Emerald tonight. I especially liked the Satriani cover and Singing Monkeys. Was wondering what other guitarists you liked? Petrucci and Vai have to be my fav's. Rock On.
I was sitting in the seats in the front(black hoodie by the blonde chick).
(Appareantly my girlfriend knows the person your dating?)
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