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Jim W

About Me

I'm a 43 year old (September 07) musician and have led what I consider to be an interesting life (nuff said). My MySpace page is here to focus solely on that part of my life that has been both a love and a nemesis...my music. I've been playing a stringed instrument since the age of 9 when I started with Mandolin, switched to guitar at age 10, and haven't stopped since. It is a passion that both teases me and tames me. To me, one of the best feelings in the world is being on stage in front of 10-5000 people who are into what you are doing and let you know it. I've played in a number of bands through the years, each one just a little different, and have learned a little something different from each experience hopefully growing a bit more as a musician each time. I attended MI/GIT in CA back in 1985/1986, was humbled and inspired by the experience, and continue to learn more about the instrument and my abilities each time I pick it up. I love to write, record and perform music and do so as often as I can. I'm always open to new music and new experiences so contact me if you've got a project you think I could contribute to....
...a few things I like in addition to music....well, I love Debbie and my kids...just being with them and sharing experiences....my family and my friends. I enjoy sports (all Boston), movies, art, theater, concerts big and small, being in the great outdoors, finding new places and experiencing new things. I'm not much into TV (I hate "reality" shows) unless I can find old X-Files, Buffy, Star Trek or something para-normal related. I describe myself as an insular extrovert and like my down time where I can read or just close my eyes and be with my thoughts.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/18/2007
Band Website: We’d rather not...
Band Members: This page is about music I've created with the help of my friends and talented bandmates. For the most part, this page is about me though...I've included some older music I had a hand in creating with my band, HORIZON. Give them a listen and tell me what you think.....if you want to buy a six-song CD, send me a message and we'll work it out.If you want to catch me live, check back on the calendar for gigs I'm playing with my new band, Kluster, or anything else I might be doing...
Influences: The people, experiences and life around me...especially my two kids, Aaron and Michael...and Debbie. I learn from them as they learn from me. Musically, I've had lots of them...everyone I've ever played with or learned from has influenced me and I should thank them....
Guitar: Roger Welch, Alan Bates, Jennifer Batten, Ross Bolton, Paul Gilbert, Peter Deiana, Jay Fruet, Robben Ford
Bass: Ron Mariani, Bernie Martin, Danny Ciali, Joey Furey (Dr. Laura), Chet West, Dan Lambert, Nathan Raimer
Keys: Shawn Danis, Greg Mitchell, Marcy Szarama, Phil Rowe, Sumio Miashita, Ryo Okumoto, Chad Lillie, Wendy Coe, Debbie Fredenburg
Drums: Jim Taft, Keith Tanguay, Mark Dushanek, Dave Lincoln, Tomas Michael, Michele
Vocalists: Jennifer Porter, Missy Lacy (Bowmar), April Duford, Laurie Ke, Michele, Christina Hyde, Becky Amuso, Debbie Fredenburg, Randy Cormier

...and guitarists I just love to listen to: Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Lee Ritenour, Frank Gambale, Paul Gilbert, Dan Huff
Sounds Like: Everything and nothing...
Record Label: Formerly Rocklane Records

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