Dave Placko: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Vocals, Engineering
John Clark: Percussion
Influences
In no particular order: Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Edie Brickell, Cake, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Rush, Van Halen, The Who, System OF A Down, Steve Miller, Staind, Seether, Sex Pistols, Soul Coughing, Henry Rollins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M., Primus, Puddle of Mudd, Queen, Presidents of the United States of America, Patti Rothberg, Tom Petty, Pantera, Oasis, Nirvana, Nickelback, Shawn Mullins, Motorhead, Juliana Hatfield, Greatful Dead, Foo Fighters, Flys, Filter, Incubus, Nick Drake, The Doors, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Chevelle, Cake, Edie Brickell, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Blind Melon, Jeff Beck, Blues Traveler, Lynerd Skynerd, Willy Nelson, Hank Williams Sr., Hank Williams Jr., Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, Merl Haggard, Ricky Scaggs, Alison Krause, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix
Not really a "band" just a guy from Alaska who plays guitar, toys with a few other instruments and writes his own lyrics. I also like to pretend I'm a recording engineer and know something about the art of processing sound.
I'm seriously interested in recording other bands in Alaska for demos or whatever.
I'm still learning the ins and outs of my recording software, Digital Performer, but have gotten fairly proficient at it. I could see learning it all could take me most of the rest of my life. That's OK with me though. I love this stuff!
I have a friend that plays drums so, I prefer to use real drums when I record. However, I'm not above looping the drum tracks.
If you hear something you like, feel free to tell me about it. That's why I'm here!
The tunes posted here are just a small sample of what's available. For the rest, check out:
Instruments:Fender® American Stratocaster, Fender® Power House Stratocaster, Fender® 1952 Re-Issue American Telecaster, Gibson® Les Paul Classic, Taylor® 410CE Acoustic, Sigma® DM-4C Acoustic, Martin® Backpacker, Epiphone® MM-30E/AS Mandolin, Oscar Shmidt® OS-120 C/N Autoharp, Folkcraft® Mountain Dulcimer, Adler® Barockmeister Soprano Recorder, Fender® Standard Jazz Bass
Amplification:
Mesa Boogie® DC-5, Peavy® TransTube EFX 258, 1953 Gibson® GA-50T, Pignose®, Line 6® POD 2.0
Miscellaneous:
Auralex® MAX-Wall 1141vb, Auralex® ISO Producer Pack, ART® HeadAmp V Headphone Amp
Listen to our music. Membranes are cracking, ears are exploding and consciousness is infected. Listening to Baxandall IP's from Mystique Moon Recs music induces alteration of personality and memory loss ;) Check especially Sun Diviners (original mix) and Plasma Cake (Kashubsky rmx). They really dig!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I am so lame at staying in touch. I think of you often, and am proud of you for paying off that awesome bike. Riding in the snow, though, dude? Wow. LOL Keep Rockin'!!!! love you tons
Cheers friend, an honour having you here, be well, and do enjoy the library/blog's contents, here's hoping that it'll inspire you, as your creative spirit has inspired mine, sweet dreams then...
THANKS FOR ACCEPTING MY ADD HOPE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO CHECK OUT SOME OF THE MUSIC ON MY PAGE ALBUM COMING SOON STAY IN TOUCH GLAD WE COULD BE FRIENDS JUSRAY
I honestly can't believe the great comments you keep writing about me. I'm totally gobsmacked. It means a lot coming from a genius like yourself. Thank you Ax
