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The Funky Guitarist
NEWS   Hi Everyone! In the Brandon/Tampa Florida area? We need musicians at my church (Sunset Bay Chapel) Contact Rudy Ramos for more info at TheFunkyGuitarist@tampabay.rr.com
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Hey Everyone! I'm Rudy.
I'm just a poor Puerto Rican guy who lives in Brandon Florida that likes Funky riffs.
I write FUNKY,JAZZY,ROCK1N,FUSIONISTIC JAMS.

As the Funky Guitarist,I normally stick with Guitars, Bass & Drums on my tunes but when I'm in the mood, I also throw in the keys & horns & other instruments that will help tell my story.

Why this name?
Because it best fits the funky music style I am attempting.
Do you play live?
Of course! A silent musician is dead musician! I gig in Tampa Florida & every Sunday I perform at my church.(Sunset Bay Chapel)
Music is like the air I breath. I wouldn't last long without it!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Although it may make the big boys mad,MP3 allows poor guys like me who have an ounce of talent to share a little love to those who will listen.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure I would! Is anyone offering? If the money is there of course. (My family still needs to eat.)
Band History:
The Funky Guitarist is: 1) Me on all guitars (2) Me on Bass (3) Me on Keys (when applicable) & Drums.(Ok it's really drums sequenced & programed by me)unless I indicate guest musicians on the tune.
Your influences?
I'm truly influenced by Jesus, Toto, Earth Wind & Fire, HillSongs and many other Christian artists, Tower Of Power, George Duke, Al Dimeola & Return to Forever to name a few. I'll even throw in Santana. I'm into Guitar Funk and Rock.(I'm also into other styles not listed.) I may add a Latin Rock & Fusion Flavor to my tunes.
Favorite spot?
In the arms of my beautiful wife, enjoying my 2 children & HOME in Brandon Florida in my Recording Room.
Equipment used:
I play a Carvin DC145 which was customized just for me. (My favorite guitar!) I also play a Jackson soloist which has been modified to include: Fender Lace sensor Gold pickups in the neck & mid positions & I use a Carvin S22B pickup in the bridge. My Bass was an american made 5-string Guild with active EMG pickups but now I have a Schecter HellRaiser 5 string Bass with EMG P/U's & I use a Boss DR-5 in combination with an Edirol Studio Canvas as well as EZ DRUMMER for Drums,percussion & keyboard type instruments. I was using a a Boss GT-6 but now upgraded to the Boss GT-8 guitar processor for my guitar tone (wow!). For Bass I use a Behringer Autocom 2 channel compressor for my funky sound & I record with Sonar 6XL.
Anything else...?
If you are in the Brandon/Tampa Florida area, my church band is needing to expand. We need a great drummer,keyboardist, horn players percussionists & guitarsits (acoustic & electric)& bassist. We currently have a hot band but we need more musicians. Email me at TheFunkyGuitarist@tampabay.rr.com if interested. (no money just worship & fun!)
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