I have been playing music (various instruments) for over 30 years. I started playing as a Freshman in high school. Starting in Heavy Metal, as most of us did at the time, I quickly gravitated to more technically difficult Progressive Rock. My prime influences of the time were Rush, Kansas, & Yes. I then heard of a guitarist named Al DiMeola. Hearing him, I found the epitome of precision and speed. Shortly after I was asked, by a friend, to form a Country band. I loathed Country music. Another friend, a guitar ..mentor.., introduced me to Albert Lee. This changed my world. Upon hearing Albert Lee, I changed my mind about Country music and decided to give it a go. I quit my Progressive Rock trio, where we covered Rush, Kansas, & Yes (Pretty effectively too) and joined with a local band called ..Murphy..s Law.. (They now go by the name ..The Bogatones..) and proceeded to hone my Country ..chicken-picking.. skills.
I left that band because I wanted to pursue a music degree. I started college at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I became friends with a drummer and we decided to form a Contemporary Christian band together. We would be led to a semi national artist named Jackie Weaver. His stage name was Jackson Lee. We auditioned for him and his manager, Olga Walker. I won the position of lead guitarist because I played with enthusiasm, restraint, and feel for the song. I was cutting edge in the technique I used. They owned a working recording studio where I was the staff lead guitarist. In the time I played there, I logged hundreds of studio hours; playing Country, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Southern Rock, and Gospel for various artists who would use the recording studio. I left that band and moved to Ocala, FL to continue my education in music production and composition arranging. I played with several ..pickup.. bands there including a few Jazz Fusion projects. After moving back to Tennessee, I played with Jackie again, for awhile, but due to managerial distress, I left the studio and that band. After a few years of getting married, having a family, and earning a degree, I decided to seriously pursue music again. I joined several Blues bands in the Chattanooga area. In 2000, I moved my family to Cincinnati, OH for a career move. I quickly entered the local music scene and rode to the top of the local musician status. I longed for a Country band to play with. My search was over when I found a band that was searching for a ..hot-picking.. lead guitarist. After a few years we all decided to go our own ways. I have been playing in our Church Praise band for 7 years. I love worship music and hope that my playing reaches others for the Lord.
Currently I am looking for a Christian Group to play with. If you are in need of a Lead guitaris contact me.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
[2001-Present] Countryside Community Church
Lead Guitarist
[ 03/2002 ..2005 ] Double Barrel/Jason LeGrand
Lead Guitarist/Band Leader for Double barrel/Jason LeGrand
? Arrange and lead all rehearsals.
? Produce and arrange all instrument parts including vocal harmonies for original material.
? Toured and played various venues locally-
[ 03/2001 .. 04/2002 ] Charlie Moore
Lead Guitarist/Band Leader for the Charlie Moore Band
? Arrange and lead all rehearsals.
? Produce and arrange all instrument parts including vocal harmonies for original material.
? Toured and played various venues locally-
[ 04/85 .. 05/88 ] English Avenue Entertainment Group [ City, State ]
Session Guitarist/Band Lead Guitarist
? Attend all recording sessions, help chart out and arrange music.
? Lead guitarist/Backing Vocalist for Jackson Lee Band.
? Toured and played various venues -
? Bay Point Yacht Club in Panama City, FL
? Chattanooga Choo Choo
[ 05/83 .. 05/85 ] Murphy..s Law/The Bogatones [ City, State ]
Lead Guitarist
? Attend all rehearsal sessions, help chart out and arrange music.
? Lead guitarist/Backing Vocalist for Jackson Lee Band.
? Toured and played various local venues ..
? Six Flags Over Georgia
? Miller Plaza (Chattanooga, TN)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Currently pursuing membership in the American Federation of Musicians
AWARDS RECEIVED
Winner .. 2003 Guitarmageddon, Guitar Center Cincinnati
Winner .. 2004 Local Colgate Country Showdown
EQUIPMENT LIST
Guitars ..
.. 2002 Fender Telecaster with Custom pickup configuration
.. 2003 Line 6 Variax 500 Modeling guitar
Amplification ..
.. Line 6 Flextone III Plus Modeling amplifier
.. Line 6 Flextone III Extension Cabinet
.. Peavey Classic 50/212 Amplifier
Effects ..
.. BOSS ME-33 Multi-effects unit
.. Marshall ED-1 Compressor
.. Digitech RP80 modeling processor
.. Line 6 FBV Shortboard Amplifier Foot Controller
Software ..
.. Line 6 Edit modeling software
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What's Goin' On? I hope you're well. I've got a new song up titled, "Honky-Tonk Honeymoon." And I'm having another drawing for a free KC Roberts hat, the hat is in my pics. 116 people entered the last drawing by commenting on the song "She's Mine." And the winner is.......................Nancy, of New Market, Tennessee. To Enter the next drawing, All You have to do is send me a comment letting me know that you've listened to "Honky-Tonk Honeymoon," and preferably whether you liked it, and I'll enter you into the October hat drawing. The deadline is Nov.1 at midnight. So stay warm this winter in a Brand new KC Roberts hat. I hope you win. Thanks for your support. -KC
Hey Butch, that sure is some fine pickin! Hope ya have a great weekend. Check out my steel guitar clips on YouTube dedicated to my friend Don Helms, steel guitarist for Hank Sr. Thanks, Russ Ritenour. AFM Local #770.
