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Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution)

2K8 Acoustic Guitar Wars Winner, Bassist, Engineer

About Me

..-Bassist for Destruction Evolution -Bassist for Rev Lil Timmy & The Big Bad Voodoo Band -Accomplished musician & Guitar Wars finalist (4 times as a bassist; 2 times as an electric guitarist; 10+ times as an acoustic guitarist, placing 1st in 2008 & 2nd in 2007 -Also play & own keys, dobro, guitar synth, ukulele, etc. -Recording engineer & 1997 graduate of Grammy winner Marius Perron's Audio Enginearing Institute (Basic & Advanced Classes). -First person in 20 years to ace Audio Enginearing Institute's final exam & as a result of class performance had the opportunity to work with Marius Perron on several recording sessions, including several sessions for Riot's Inishmore CD. -Shortly thereafter started independently recording artists on location with a compact, professional, mobile recording rig. -Credits/Clients: -Riot-Inishmore (Assistant Engineer-1998 Metal Blade-US&Europe/Zero Corp-Japan); -Hot Response-Live Demo (Engineer -live recording & mixing); -Delta Ryde-Live Demo (Engineer-live recording); Sara Lynn-Live Demo(Engineer-live recording & mixing) -Available to play on recording sessions if my skills match your needs -Looking for good bands to record live -Fixed location studio opening later this year... ************************************************************ **************************

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/19/2008
Band Members: Jim L- Bass, Electric Guitar, Guitar Synth, Acoustic Guitar (2008 Guitar Wars Winner - Acoustic) **********Destruction Evolution's next show!*************************************Destruction Evolution @ Scout Bar (Photo by Steve Thurow)********************************** Destruction Evolution on TV! **********"Blackened Waters - Destruction Evolution Live @ Scout Bar 8-28-08"

Influences: BASS: Monty Colvin (Galactic Cowboys, Crunchy); Doug Pinnick (King's X); Lemmy (Motorhead); Steve Harris (Iron Maiden); Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big); Geddy Lee (Rush) *** GUITARS: My Dad & Uncles (great country & bluegrass pickers), Stevie Ray Vaughan; Alex Lifeson (Rush); Rik Emmett (Triumph); Ty Tabor (King's X), Dane Sonnier (Galactic Cowboys); Randy Rhoads (Ozzy); George Lynch (Dokken,Lynch Mob); Dime (Pantera); James Hetfield (Metallica)Eddie Van Halen; Monte Montgomery; Led Kaapana, George Kuo, & other Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitarists; Jerry Douglas (Allison Krauss); Lloyd Maines (Robert Earl Keen, Terri Hendrix); Resonator & Acoustic Blues Guitarists; Segovia & other Classical Guitarists; & Many More... ***PRODUCERS/ENGINEERS: Marius Perron (Riot, Destiny's Child, Selena, Flaco Jimenez); Sam Taylor (King's X, Galactic Cowboys, Atomic Opera); Terry Date (Pantera, Prong, Soundgarden); Lloyd Maines (Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Ray Wylie Hubbard); Rick Rubin (U2, Slayer, Johnny Cash); Roy Z (Halford, Helloween, Judas Priest); Andy LaRocque (King Diamond, IllWill, & too much metal to name)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

10-25-08 Destruction Evolution Update

Destruction Evolution, as you probably know, is playing the Scout Bar in San Antonio in support of Kamelot on their world tour.  Las Cruces is also on the bill!  What a show!  This is ...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:13:00 PST

10-14-08 - DESTRUCTION EVOLUTION Still In The Running To Open For Mudvayne. Vote For Us!!!

DESTRUCTION EVOLUTION is still in the running to open for Mudvayne @ Sunset Station on Saturday, November 1st.  The top 3 finalists will compete @ Scout Bar prior to the Sunset station show.&nbs...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:54:00 PST

9-13-08 - New Song Posted (Relentless by Destruction Evolution)

One of Destruction Evolution's original songs was chosen to be used in a film that will be released in March of 2009.  Below is the reprinted article from the Texas Music Coalition's website &...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:36:00 PST

PA Rental, Gear Rental, & Live Sound...

Gear Rental: PA, recording gear, & musical instruments available to rent. Live Sound &/or PA rental:  Will do live sound with your PA or will bring PA if it's appropriate for your gig....
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:22:00 PST

New Song Posted From The Archives...(Mother America)

Mother America by Misunderstood/Formula X:This is a very rough rehearsal recording of an original song done a few years back by one of my former bands. I think we had one or two dynamic vocal mics i...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:16:00 PST

GUITAR WARS 2K8: Won First Place In Acoustic Category

Won first place in the acoustic category of Alamo Music's twentieth annual Guitar Wars competition. Also made the finals in bass & electric categories. Thanks to Alamo Music for the great guita...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Fri, 23 May 2008 07:41:00 PST

Info About Songs Posted & Links To Other Projects...

Giddyup by Jim L:  Acoustic instrumental tune I wrote that was somewhat inspired by the song "Jangle" by Poundhound which is one of dUg Pinnick's (King's X) side projects.  Nothing special a...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:47:00 PST

Mobile Recording Details

*** Matrix Recording Studio **** Temporarily Reduced Rates!* Mobile recording @ your venue of choice (bar, rehearsal space, etc.) * $200 for 4 hours, starting @ first press of record button, so yo...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:38:00 PST

Just Like Meteors: Recording Demo & Stepping Down As Bassist

Announcing to any & all interested that I'm stepping down as bassist for Just Like Meteors. At this time, my plan is to rehearse for the demo with them & then play on & record the demo o...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:09:00 PST

Free Tickets! Free Beer! Battle Of The Bands Is Almost Here!

I currently have 8 free tickets to The Battle Of The Bands @ The Venue in San Antonio, Sunday March 2, 2008. I will buy the first beer (or first non-alcoholic beverage if you're <21) for everyone tha...
Posted by Jim L (Bass - Destruction Evolution) on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:31:00 PST