Vesa
I am an electric & acoustic guitarist,being fairly eclectic; challenging the limits of slide guitar, mostly. I also play piano and some other instruments & try to keep electronics at a minimum. Having played in every type of genre over 25 years, now I like to work with different musicians collaborating in various ways, like through the vehicle of internet. It's a great way to get to know more about world music & different cultures. I am a professional teacher of art, graphic design & history. As well I am a professional visual artist.
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Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have played in various other bands as the rhythm or lead guitarist, some piano; playing mostly here in Thunder Bay, Canada.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I sometimes do now for functions the odd pub. I used to do the whole orchestra to rock lounge scene but gave that up. I will do the sometime folk, blues and jazz engagement.
Your musical influences
Too many; from Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Elmore James,Tampa Red,Django Reinhart to Eric Clapton and so on.
What equipment do you use?
A Variax line6 electric, AriaII Pro, Beaver Creek acoustic, wah, echo peddle, Technics piano, Peavey/Fender amp, computer stuff,
Anything else?
I just use the electronic stuff,like computer software for mostly percussion, bass, & unusual sounds. I'm fairly unorthodox in my musical recording.
