tonyhodge6382

ABOUT

July 2024
The band I was in while in Brisbane has released its first album of originals on major streaming platforms, titled 'Travelling Light' by The Birdwings. Eight of the songs were written by the lead guitarist and founder and the other two by the bassist and co-band leader. I ended up doing the vocal arrangements for nine of the songs and the vocals on all of the songs.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Lgf5C3pwifL0cTxZU5i3q

May 2024
Over the past year, I ended up playing in two bands. In the first band, I was on vocals and rhythm guitar, mainly focussed on originals and recording. We also did a few open mics. The videos on this page show me at my very first gig. It is rough around the edges and only recorded on an iPhone.

For the other band, I played drums covering songs by the Beatles, R.E.M. The Smiths, Tom Petty, Queen etc. There were no gigs with this band, as they just wanted to practice together with a group of like-minded musos.

I am moving from Brisbane to Bendigo in June 2024 to be closer to family, and I am looking to be part of a duo, trio or join a band, singing and playing rhythm guitar. I would also like to work on coming up with originals, recording them, helping to play various instruments on the recording, and would then be open to perform them at open mics, busking, gigs etc.

May 2023
I have been jamming with a friend over the past year (guitar and vocals) and have noticed a significant improvement. I would like to keep that momentum going. I also play bass at a rudimentary level and drums (self-taught, basic level). I may be open to working with a band, but would need to chat through with them what commitment levels they are looking for and if they are willing to take on someone who hasn't gigged before, and is wanting to grow in this area.

Screen name:: tonyhodge6382
Member since:: Nov 20 2022; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 10
Gigs played:: Under 10
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Beatles, Dylan, Animals, CCR, Blood Sweat & Tears, Pink Floyd, Canned Heat, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, James Taylor, David Bowie, Midnight Oil, Jimi Hendrix, R.E.M., The Smiths...to name a few.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:: Moderate
Lead Guitar:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Bass Guitar:: Moderate
Drums:: Moderate
Harmonica:: Moderate
Rhythm Guitar:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Fusion Tonecaster (Tele style electric guitar, made at Brisbane Guitar Making School 2023)
Ibanez AFT55 hollow body electric guitar
Cole Clark 2FLAC acoustic/electric
Schecter Bass
Gretsch Catalina Club Series 4 piece drums