brian-heywood + Musician in Newcastle, NSW

SEEKING

ABOUT

A guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and award winning song writer - Brian has a formidable array of skills and experience. He is just as at home on a big festival stage in outback Western Australia as an indie live music club in the heart of London.

Specialising in edgy roots fusion music, previous work has received comments such as "... aggressive, top notch fiddling set off by periodic guitar explosions." - Tom Nelligan, Dirty Linen Magazine (USA), "Just when it seemed as if newer electric British roots bands were getting thinner on the ground - Very welcome and very good." - fROOTS Magazine (UK), Steve Barnes Fairbridge Festival Artistic Director (Australia) - "... a rocking band - I was delighted with the audience response." and "few artists possess the versatile talents that define Brian Heywood. A masterful guitarist, captivating vocalist, and prolific songwriter" - Bored City review of recent single release Fool's Gold.

Brian's original material draws on many sources from progressive, Latin and blues rock of the 70's to Celtic and traditional material.

Brian is looking to join (or form) a band in the Newcastle area performing a mix of roots / rock music styles including originals and covers...

Screen name:

brian-heywood

Member since:

Nov 05 2017

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Beatles, Rolling Stones, Yes, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Eagles, Johnny Cash, Richard Clapton, Crowded House, Arlo Guthrie, Jackson Browne, Brian Eno, King Crimson, Wishbone Ash, 801.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Guitars:
- PRS CE24
- Fender Telecaster
- Godin xtSA
- FRET-King Elise (semi acoustic)
- Yamaha Pacifica
- Hohner GT3
- Washburn Acoustic
- Eko Ranger 12 str
- Ovation Troubadour

Bass Guitars:
- Fender Precision (fretted)
- Fender Precision (fretless)
- Hohner B2 Pro

Amplification:
- Boogie Reverb Rocket with extension cabinet (guitar)
- Peavey Classic 30 (guitar)
- Boss Nextone Stage (guitar)
- SWR Workingman 10 with extension cabinet (bass)
- Tanglewood T6 (acoustic)
- Yamaha THR10C

Guitar Synths
- Roland GR-33
- Roland GI-10
- Roland GR-20

Member of the British Musicians' Union as well as APRA, MCPS, the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain and the Australian MEAA and Musicians Australia.

MUSIC