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James Arbery

Bristol Based Musician

About Me

My name is James Arbery and i'm from Bristol. I've been playing the guitar for just over 7 years and wish to make a career from music. I have gigged all around Bristol including a couple of festivals but have also branched out into Birmingham and London and shall be going on tour round the UK later on this year.
The songs on my profile are works I have done with other people. 'Whos Lost Now' was done with Ami Mitchell. I wrote the music and Ami wrote the lyrics. 'City Life' was written by Lorna Wells with the music written by Dave Johns and I. 'Breathe' and 'True' were performed by Michaela Fedeczko with the lyrics written by Dave Johns and most of the music done by me. The song 'Only You' is the latest recording I have to date and is dedicated to someone who means a lot to me!
I recently finished my course at The British Academy of New Music and now have a level 4 qualification on the guitar! This means I now have more time to get back to work on my chillout album for those mornings when you wake up with a splitting headache wondering 'what on earth did I do last night'. I have about 4 tracks completed and will write another 4 or 6 more. As I get each track finished I shall post them up on my music box, so check back for updates!
I am looking to join/make a few bands in the Bristol area and get gigging again so if you would like me to join a band or create one with my please send me a message or e-mail and I shall get back to you!

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I am also giving guitar/songwriting lessons for beginners in the Bristol area so feel free to message me or e-mail me for more information.
At the end of the day my advice for budding young guitarists (including me!) is to learn about as many styles as possible, know all the rules of the guitar...but BREAK THEM and become your very own sound.
Good luck to all out there trying to make money from music and keep well!
-Arbery

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/20/2005
Band Members:
Influences: Dimebag, Larry Carlton, Joe Perry, Zakk Wylde, Doug Aldrich Vai, Satch, Lucie Silvas, Jeff Buckley, James Taylor, Angus Young, Pantera, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Down, Jamiroquai, Hendrix, Little Feat, Steely Dan and god knows how many others!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Update

Well, its been a long time since I last posted a blog...so I thought i'd give people who read this an upadate! I've just re-done my whole profile with a new look which I think looks pretty funky....
Posted by James Arbery on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:43:00 PST

New Look

Check out my damn cool new look of my profile...created by...ME! hehehehe!
Posted by James Arbery on Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:41:00 PST