Mack Jones
It's just me, myself and I at this point. I write the songs, play the guitar, piano, banjo and mandolin and sing the songs. I don't have a very good singing voice; someday I hope to find a vocalist with whom I can collaborate. For now, I just enjoy having fun creating and playing music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I was born with a guitar in one hand and a banjo in the other! Actually, I have been playing guitar since age 12 and was in several bands throughout my teens. During those teen years I played at several local bars, private parties, and did some studio work. But, for the last several years have only worked in my home studio (and sometimes play guitar or banjo at church).
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No, except for church once in a while.
Your musical influences
I really love fingerstyle guitar and open and alternate tunings (G, D, DADGAD, Dropped D, etc). I love the work of the late John Fahey. Also influenced by Leo Kottke, Ry Cooder, The Eagles, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young and various other acoustic musicians.
What equipment do you use?
Martin D28, Martin 000C-16RGTE AURA, Taylor 810ce, Roland Juno-G synth, DAW PC built by PCAudioLabs in CA, SONAR 7.1, Gibson Earl Scruggs banjo, Weber Gallatin mandolin
