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Paul Casanova

About Me

Music Degree UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI; principal instrument JAZZ/ROCK GUITAR, Former Lead Songwriter/vocalist/Guitarist PLEASE, releasing 3 albums to national college radio and the single "HERE IT COMES AGAIN"on the Gold selling EMPIRE RECORDS SOUNDTRACK on A&M Records, produced by TALKING HEAD jerri Harrison. Followed by tours and sharing the stage with Bands such as RADIOHEAD, MORPHINE, BLIND MELON ETC., Session player, songwriter, Co-founder MOTHERWESTRECORDS.COM, Former CONVENTION COORDINATOR/SHOWCASE DIRECTOR CMJ MUSIC MARATHON, Currently MUSIC DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSIC ( school of rock.com/port washington); songs included on various MTV reality programming. Additionally, included in both the ALL MUSIC GUIDE & THE HISTORY OF ROCK With experimental/Space Rock group "ESCAPADE". Member of "OFEARTH" with Bassist Rob Deluca (George Lynch, Sebastian Bach,Joan Jett, Hours(Universal Records),Helmet). I've got lots of material but the songs I've uploaded will give you an idea of my abilities as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. If you'd like to hear more in a certain vein, or more solo/traditional lead playing, just get in touch with me and I'll send along MP3s. With the exception of "Here It Comes Again" produced by "Talking Head" jerri harrison, you're listening to unmastered demos. Additionally, I'm a passionate, signature Rock Player in my 30s;Latin descent,Thin/Fit/Shortly Cropped Hair/Strong Image with an ability to create Sonic textures, Ambient Chord beds, Tight Rhythm section grooves,& fluid rock/jazz-influenced leads. I believe in phrasing,space and dialogue. Solid chops but not a shredder. I'M WILLING TO REHEARSE/RECORD/SHOWCASE/TOUR IMMEDIATELY. Equipment:: Les Paul, Strat, Marshall, Fender, Wah,Rev,Trem,Phase,Delay,Dist. MY PLAYING STYLE IS BEST SUITED TO DYNAMIC, SONIC ROCK, GROOVE ORIENTED MUSIC, TRIP HOP & NEO SOUL I DO NOT PLAY EMO, PUNK, OR NU-METAL AND DO NOT OWN A PAUL REED SMITH GUITAR. Pics, References and Mp3s available on request. . Bilingual English/Spanish

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Music:

Member Since: 26/10/2005
Band Website: MOTHERWEST.COM/PLEASE
Influences: Classic 70's, Funk, Neo Soul, Trip Hop, Jazz; YES, Beatles, Zeppelin,Queen, Radiohead/ Modern Rock; QOTSA, Kyuss, Indie Rock;Sonic Youth/ Groove Oriented; Maxwell, Jill Scott, Massive Attack, Curtis Mayfield, Fusion; Miles Davis, Medeski, Martin, & Wood
Sounds Like: These songs represent slightly varying approaches to guitar style, tone, arrangement, instrumentation, overdubs, and soloing as well as songwriting chops, pop sensibility and vocal range.
Type of Label: Major

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