
Dark Rose (US)
Folk, Latin, Flamenco, Classical and Rock guitarist and songwriter "The Dark Rose" has been playing guitar ever since she was only 3 years old. Self-taught until the age of 23 when she attended McLean School of Music.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Dark Rose plays live acoustic guitar whenever and wherever she is moved to do so.
Your musical influences
Carlos Montoya, Pink Floyd, Bach, Evanescence, Bjork, Astor Piazzola (the Tango master), Mana, Rosario Flores, No Doubt (early years), Alice In Chains, Aterciopelados, Bebe, Enigma, Cabas, Chet Atkins, and Gypsy Kings are among her many influences. Her music ranges from soft classical music to rhythmic flamenco to raging rock. She covers classical, flamenco, folk, and acoustic music. Her original songs range from a classical piano solo to rock songs for a 4 peice band. She is heavily influenced by politics, rock, latin and flamenco music, and her own life experiences.
What equipment do you use?
A Robert Ruck La Mancha classical guitar, Fender Stratacaster, Gibson Epiphone Acoustic/Electric, Fender Princeton 112 plus Amp, MIDI