Wayne Eagles

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Skunk Theory

Album: Milligan-Eagles Project

Released: Aug 12, 2006

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Skunk Theory
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Genre: Other
Location Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Profile Views: 30139
Last Login: 5/7/2013
Member Since 8/11/2006
Website http://www.WayneEagles.com
Record Label TetraArtist
Type of Label Indie
Bio
A musician for over 30 years and a professional guitar instructor for over 20, Wayne Eagles performs and records both as leader and sideman in a range of musical styles. He has music-related BA, BA Hons, and MA degrees and is an Endorsing Artist for a wide-variety of musical instrument companies. Wayne 's career was the cover story of the September-October 2009 issue of "Muzik Etc." Although currently instructing a wide-range of styles, Wayne was the first person to teach rock guitar in a Canadian University. He has been a Guitar Performance Instructor at Carleton University's School for Studies in Art and Culture (SSAC: Music) since September 1992 and Director of their Fusion Ensemble since 2007. Wayne maintains a busy private music-teaching schedule, does independent concert promotion, and acted as Concert Manager for the Carleton University Committee on Cultural Activities (UCCA). Wayne's performance history includes appearances at international Jazz and Blues Festivals, University music showcases, numerous television appearances, and extensive club work. He is the recipient of many grants and awards in support of his music. Wayne latest jazz/rock recording is THE MILLIGAN-EAGLES PROJECT (TetraArtist CD-001) with bassist Mike Milligan and drummer Billy Kilson, released 2005. His debut CD, HOW'S NOW? (Carleton Sound CSCD-001), was released in 2000. Both met with significant critical acclaim. Current projects include: BRUCE / WAYNE, a duo w/ drummer Bruce Wittet; a "double duo" recording w/ guitarist Ken Rosser plus drummers Ian Froman & Bruce Wittet; and TRIAGE w/ bassist Stu Watkins and drummer Jesse Stewart. Wayne lives in Ottawa - Canada's national capital - with his wife Anna, son Jake and daughter Natasha. Also check: myspace.com/eagleswittet
Members
Wayne Eagles - electric and acoustic guitar
Influences
Too many to list, but a few guitar influences: John Abercrombie, Allan Holdsworth, Ritchie Blackmore, Jan Akkerman, Bill Connors, Ollie Halsall, Paul Kossoff, Eddie Hazel, Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Andy Powell, Lenny Breau, Jeff Beck, David Torn, etc...
Sounds Like
Inspired by ensembles like: Gateway Trio, Tony Williams Lifetime, BitchesBrew-era Miles Davis...