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Sixstring Monk

I did it for the Love of Rock

About Me


To be played at maximum volume

Who I am: I am a currently bandless Saint Paul based lead guitarist / singer / songwriter.


Bands/Projects:
  • 2008: ???
  • Jan/06-Nov/07: Stellar Vector (Minneapolis, MN)
    Excellent recordings here:
  • 1996-1999: Tarwater (Minneapolis, MN)
    Timothy
    Memory and Desire
    Big Blue
    Johnny
  • 1991-1993: Whispur Grae (Seattle, WA)

    • About the sound clips in the player: "Eyes on the Prize" and "Dive" feature myself on vocals. They are my first attempt at using Protools LE, so the quality of the recording is less than stellar, but I think it paints a good picture of my vocal and songwriting skills.
    "Sacred Cow" and "Elephant Hunter" were recorded 1997-1999 with a local band I was playing in called Tarwater. I co-wrote, and co-produced all tracks. I play guitar and sing backup on these recordings. The lead vocals are NOT me. The vocalist has moved on to another rock band ( http://www.garageband.com/artist/PhenomenalFleeners ).

    My Interests

    Music:

    Member Since: 9/24/2005
    Band Website: myspace.com/sixstringmonk
    Band Members: Daniel Auger
    Influences: David Bowie, Steve Vai, Queen, Radiohead, Reeves Gabrels, Queensryche, Pink Floyd, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Stone Temple Pilots, Weezer, The Gathering, James, Mars Volta, Rush, Foo Fighters, Dream Theater, Skid Row, Led Zeppelin, Donovan, Def Leppard, Shudder to Think, Seven Dust, Dead Can Dance. C64 Composers: Rob Hubbard, Martin Galway, Ben Daglish, and Tim Follin.
    Sounds Like: Guitar: David Gilmour, Steve Vai, Brian May, Jerry Cantrell, Chris Degarmo, John Petrucci, Reeves Gabrels, Phil Collen, Devin Townsend, Billy Howerdel, Dean DeLeo.
    Vocals: David Bowie, Geoff Tate, Tim Booth, Freddie Mercury, Thom York, Cinjun Tate, Craig Wedren, Morrissey, Lajon Witherspoon, Dean Martin.
    Type of Label: None

    My Blog

    Welcome to My Nerditorium

    http://mynerditorium.blogspot.com/
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:15:00 PST

    Youre Not Included on Jamendo

    Just dropping a note here to let everyone know that Stellar Vector's new album "You're Not Included" is now on Jamendo. If you have not seen Jamendo before, it is kind of a mix between last.fm and pan...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST

    Final Stellar Vector Show of 2007

    Hey folks,Just a reminder that Friday the 30th is the last Stellar Vector show of 2007. It's guaranteed to be a blast featuring a room filled with glory or sorrow crazed people filtering in from the M...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:57:00 PST

    My Band’s New Album is Online

    http://www.stellarvector.com/shop.htmlThe EP contains 5 songs that the band feels explores different areas where someone would feel excluded from a whole. From feeling ostracized from a clique (Housto...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PST

    CD Release on 10/12/07 - Preview Now Up

    Stellar Vector, is now offering a preview of our EP "You're Not Included." for your listening pleasure on at: http://myspace.com/stellarvectorThe EP contains 5 songs that the band feels explores diff...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:01:00 PST

    Bowie Turns 60

    Today, the Thin White Duke became a sexagenarian. In honor of this I am posting my favorite song off of each of his studio albums. It was a tough list to make since most of his albums have more than o...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:59:00 PST

    New Guitar Smell Coming

    Carvin CT6C (w/Floyd Rose)Hardware - Gold Plated Hardware - Locking Nut - Dunlop Strap Locks Pickups - White with black bezel Neck - Bird's Eye Maple fingerboard - No inlay - Stainless Stee...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:36:00 PST

    [Position Filled] Stellar Vector Seeks Drummer

    Position Filled. No longer looking.Establishied Electro/Art/Prog/Rock group is looking for a drummer with the following:Pro gearStage experienceHas transportationAt least a basic grasp of music theory...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:30:00 PST

    Zappa Plays Zappa Review

    I went to the show this evening. I'm not strongly versed with Frank's music, so I can't give a proper song list/blow by blow, but here is what I can say: The concert was in...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 11:54:00 PST

    [Position Filled] Stellar Vector Seeks Bassist

    Position Filled. No Longer Looking.Establishied Electro/Art/Prog/Rock group is looking for a bassist with the following: * Pro gear * Stage experience * Has transportation * At least ...
    Posted by Sixstring Monk on Sun, 01 Oct 2006 06:09:00 PST