Well, This is me. Jay Monty. I am a songwriter that is looking to start a full band. At the moment it is just me, playing guitar, drums, and occasionally vocals. I multi track. That's right, I paly all the instruments. It is easy this way because I never have to rely on some one else.
No, I do not play live. I would if I had an entire band. It is kind of difficult seeing as I play all the instruments.
My musical influences are Arjen Lucassen, Dream Theater, Yes, Rush, The B-52's, The Presidents of the United States, Genesis, Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, but most of all, the people that I live around and see everyday.
I use whatever I happen to have at the moment. Right now I have a Tama Rockstar set with Zildjian Cymbals and Pearl PowerShifter Eliminator Double Pedal, Westone electric guitar, Washburn accoustic/electic guitar, a home made bass guitar, Kawai digital piano, Concertmate electric keyboard, Audacity Recording Software.
Check out what goes on in my head here at my blog. http://montyblogger.blogspot.com
