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Randy Gilkey

Turn that shit up Boo!

About Me

Hello everyone my name is Randy Gilkey. I am a blind musician from Oak Hill, West Virginia. I've been a professional musician for most of my life.My instrument is piano and keys, but I'm pretty fluent on drums, guitar,and a some other instruments as well.Aside from being a full time musician I also work as a producer & musician in my recording studio called East Side Studios along with my bandmate Rob Sizemore. I perform constantly as a solo act and as a member of the band HighRize. I failed to mention that I'm 30 years old and have a twin sister named Candy, she's cool and mellow and she sings with me sometimes at my shows.I love great food, great wines, books and movies, and to have a good laugh........... Music is my passion. I hope you enjoy my music. Any comments negative or positive are welcome. music layout @ HOT FreeLayouts.com .. /div

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Member Since: 5/13/2005
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Influences: I listen to and am influenced by The Doors, Tom Waits, Gram Parsons, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Emmy Lou Harris, Bob Dylan, The Band, Booker T and the MG's, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Tractors, AC/DC, Ray Charles, Little Feat and many others. I also listen to some modern rock and country as well, but that's not really my thing.At my shows I do a wide variety of music. A few originals but mostly covers. I take requests and try to put on a cool and vibrant show. At my solo shows I use 2 keyboards and a drum machine. My main keyboard is a Kurzweil K2600. I try to accomplish a full band sound in this way. I enjoy playing with the band Highrize that I'm a member of. I also play with the Carpenter Ants sometimes as well. I love all of my musician friends and I feel greatful to jam with them and do what I love with them.
Record Label: East Side Studios
Type of Label: None