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Calvin Prior

About Me

Calvin has been playing guitar since the age of 11 and is only 14 years old, he devotes most of his social hours to playing.
Calvin was taught by Robin Hirschfeld in the beginning (excellent ex-Hurricane Party guitarist), Robin taught him how to shred man!! along with all the basics to get started and, most importantly, gave him the desire to go forward.
More recently, Calvin has been directed by his bass playing Dad, who has taught him advanced mode playing, chord structure, jazz & blues concepts and tweaking his timing.
Calvin spends up to 6 hours a day practising and teaching himself the latest cool techniques from internet workshops, guitar books and from out & out dedication. As a result, Calvin has developed his own sound, riffs, techniques and licks along the way, indeed, he has many trademark licks he can call his own.
Calvin's influences are a mixed bag of players including George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Vernon Reid, Slash, Tom Morello and many more.
He attends many jam nights at local events, with a burning ambition to become one of the top players by the time he is 18 - so watch this space, 'cause he will be there!!!.
CALVIN: FUNK BLUES STUFF

CALVIN PRIOR - OFFICIAL ROLAND ARTIST
ENDORSED ARTIST FOR ERNIE BALL

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Member Since: 9/28/2007
Band Website: http://www.inlanddelta.com/
Band Members: Just me for now

Saxon Riff King Solo Competition

Up To 11 Backing Track Jam

Funky 12 Bar Jam


Polarised

Voodoo Chile Jam

My First Video

My Equipment:

PRS 24 Custom in Whale Blue
Ernie Ball Super Slinky Strings 9-42
Line 6 Guitar Pod XT Live
Marshall AVT150 Combo Amplifier
Cry Baby Wah Wah
Marshall Jackhammer
Roland Cube Street (for busking!)
Influences: Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Slash, Zakk Wylde and my Mum & Dad

Little Calvin - Pressurised Improvisation in E Minor

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Sounds Like: Me
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Singing Lessons

I have decided that I am going to get singing lessons - should be fun
Posted by on Wed, 20 May 2009 12:38:00 GMT

BBC TV Feature of Calvin Busking on Brighton Seafront

Just thought I'd add my BBC clip http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7532050.stm
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 07:44:00 GMT

Vocalist Wanted for Calvin's Band: Inland Delta

VOCALIST WANTEDINLAND DELTA needs vocalist!!28 Original Songs Written, Media, Music Industry and Major Label InterestManagement in Place, Rock FusionAll enquiries to:[email protected]
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:10:00 GMT

Riff King Competition Entry Solo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2HQdjA0d4k
Posted by on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:28:00 GMT

Total Guitar

Check out Total Guitar featuring Calvin in the November issue
Posted by on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:16:00 GMT

knives are cruel-music is cool

I am so saddened by kids killing each other, so I 'm sending out this message, 3 stabbings in London yesterday, all kids -  for god's sake!!!!! Knives are Cruel Music is Cool love and peace...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:04:00 GMT

BBC Radio Kent and Southern Counties chat with Calvin

A chat with Roger Day at 8.15 this evening Listen on: - 96.7 104.2 and 07.6 FM
Posted by on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:33:00 GMT

Daily Mail online article about me busking!

The Daily Mail have done an interesting article on me, check it out! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1040569/Schoolboy-bu sker-dubbed-Mini-Hendrix-earns-70-AN-HOUR-summer-holiday.htm l
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:08:00 GMT

My BBC Newsround feature

Check out my BBC Newsround Feature!!:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7530000/newsid_7531 600/7531606.stm
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:29:00 GMT

My Face Melting Kids Feature

Check out my face melting kids feature: http://jamtopia.com/blog/face-melting-kids-vol-4-calvin-prio r-shreds/
Posted by on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:27:00 GMT