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James Argyle

Guitarist... amongst other things!

About Me


Here's a link to my bands mini-album thats just been released.
You can preview the tracks before download, although it costs a mere £2.99.
Let me know what you think. Drop me a comment below. If you like the music, add the band who can be found in the top friends section.
About Me...
At the age of seven I first began to play the guitar, influenced by none other than Elvis Presley! I played my first gig at a pub on a family holiday aged 11. I went on to win Takamine’s Young Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 1997 at Bath International Guitar Festival. This festival introduced me to the acoustic fingerstyle guitar world of Martin Simpson, Laurence Juber, Eric Roche, and Doyle Dykes. Over the following years I went on to study with them at Bath IGF.
Since then I’ve covered a wide range of styles, from, for example; electric instrumental rock n’ roll, such as The Shadows, to acoustic folk & blues. Notably appearing at several folk festivals, including Sidmouth Folk Festival, Wheaton Aston & Upton upon Severn.
Along with my regular solo gigs, I regularly play throughout the UK & Ireland with Staffordshire based acoustic blues / rock outfit Urban Stew. Last summer, we recorded a CD with singer/songwriter Maurice Dickson. I am currently due to record my first original solo CD with Maurice later on this year.
I'm available for gigs, festivals, pubs, restaurants, weddings etc.. I also work as a session guitarist & I'm always on the lookout for new projects. If anyone out there fancies putting something together, let me know.
Cheers
James
PS... You'll never guess... I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Bring It On - The Parish Music Box
A Mind With A Heart Of Its Own (Petty) - Urban Stew
Gasfoot Mama (Original, Hancox) - Urban Stew
Stand By Me (King) - Urban Stew

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/30/2006
Influences: Slash, Eric Roche, Laurence Juber, Doyle Dykes, Maurice Dickson, Eddie Van Halen, Guns n’ Roses, Paul Weller, Stone Temple Pilots, Nivana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Randy Rhodes, Zack Wilde, Michael Hedges, ACDC, Billy Idol, Velvet Revolver, Elvis, Hank Marvin, Johnny Lang, Mark Knopfler, Martin Simpson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chopin, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jeff Buckley, Big & Rich, Dick Dale, Govi, Hayseed Dixie, Jeff Healey, U2, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Oasis, Rage Against The Machine, Inxs, Muse, Metallica, Jose Gonzales, Led Zeppelin....... & in no particular order either.

Lost (Argyle)

The Perc U Lator (Eric Roche) Visit his site www.ericroche.com

Cheers Eric.

Remembered Time (Argyle)

Sounds Like: Anything you like
Record Label: J.A.M.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ozzy Gig

Last night Wembley - Fucking Brilliant!!
Posted by James Argyle on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:13:00 PST

BLACK N' WHITE VIDEOS

Incorrect setting on the camera. There was a bad workman etc etc..  
Posted by James Argyle on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:27:00 PST

Online Guitar Lessons Via Skype

Hi all, As well as my lessons that I teach from home in Camberley, I'm now offering guitar lessons via Skype. All you need is a webcam, a mic (if you don't have one on your webcam!...
Posted by James Argyle on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:24:00 PST

Welcome

Hi All Just a quick note to say hi to you all. Thanks for looking at my site. Let us know what you think, I'll hopefully be adding some new tunes pretty soon, (when they're finished!!) Speak soon Jay...
Posted by James Argyle on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 10:19:00 PST