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Bill Royall

About Me

Bill Royall's background in music is diverse. His degree is in Psychology with a minor in Music from SHSU. He understands the importance of teaching foundational music concepts. Bill aims to empower his students as he challenges them. Everybody can experience the joy of music regardless of musical propensity. Bill encourages the parents to take an active part in creating the best atmosphere for music in their house. Bill has a subtle but direct teaching style that aims to not only allow the student to develop a lifelong skill but also to connect with others through music. Through carefully selected songs lessons focus on rhythm, reading literacy, practical theory, aural training, pick/fingerstyle, songwriting and performance. Student's are encouraged to bring their favorite music to lessons also. Bill has been teaching full time for 10 years and performs regularly with the 60's and 70's cover act, Picture Book. They perform at mostly private events and parties but also play at Discovery Green, Central Market, Lights in the Heights, The Continental Club and Rudyard's. Bill also performs with a classic soul band, Mirror Image. ..This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5

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Member Since: 30/10/2004
Band Members: Bill Royall - guitar, bass, lead vox--Dave Lyons - drums----------------Ken - Keyboards/backup vox-----JC - additional drums/backup voxAdym Roy - keys/gtr/lyrics--------Bryan Geddie - production, mixing, additional b/u vox on "MSG"
Influences: The Beatles, The Kinks, The Zombies, The Rolling Stones, Donovan, Minus the Bear, Wire, Gang of Four, Ex Models, XTC, Elliot Smith, Beck, Ben Folds, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Sonic Youth, Shudder to Think, Chavez, The Squishees, Brainiac, David Bowie, Radiohead, U-2, The Toadies, STP, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, NIN, Roxy Music, Led Zeppelin, Dan Wallace, Daniel Lanois, King Crimson, Genesis, Hugh Hopper, Robert Wyatt, Sheila Chandra, Sally Doherty, Laurie Anderson, Carcassi, J. S. Bach, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Emily Remler, Lenny Breau, Joe Pass, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Aaron Loesch, Picture Book, Zombies, Kinks, Beatles...
Type of Label: Major

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ROYALLMUSIC AND DISCOGRAPHY 1974-2008

Recorded with....MontnerThe CastSophisticated WhalingOvercastPaul StaffordApollo ChristopherGiovanni LocatelliGoing Far on Rock Guitar BearkatVelvet HazeAlbert MoyerChris ChavezRooster CockburnLast Am...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:08:00 GMT

Insomniac Intoxicated By Music

Recording stopped dead in tracks but I talked to Dave when he returned from Mexico.  Hopefully he's able to do something soon.  Practiced with Nick a few times and hope to have a performing ...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 03:07:00 GMT

Loop hole

I'm going to start mapping the soungs out with Acid loop drums because it seems as if Dave is too busy.  Strangelight roughed out two new songs last night.
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:11:00 GMT

recording begins

Recorded 4 songs with Guy and Dave (Refuse to See, Burning, Hourglass, and one of Guy's).  I got a desktop pc for Christmas and can now record/edit songs more effectively at home. 
Posted by on Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:46:00 GMT

A Song a Day

I've been compiling, editing, arranging, rewriting the loose ends on my hard drive.  Everyday, I "complete" at least one entire song.  Recording the best 15 of the bunch will happen whe...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Dec 2005 03:45:00 GMT

Songs Uploaded!!!

The songs uploaded are demos in progress.  I recorded 11 last year with my buddies, Dave and Guy.  "MSG" is from that batch.  I have 8 new songs that I've been playing at open mics.&nbs...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Dec 2005 01:26:00 GMT

Kinky

Been practicing more guitar in between learning new songs for the Dreambreakers.  Inspired to write after listening to The Kinks cd's Chase loaned me.  I'm surprised how good they are. 
Posted by on Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:06:00 GMT

busy

Short day teaching.  Played show with Arthur Yoria at Sherlock's.  Playing open mic there this Sunday.  Need to practice Even Hands classical music for wedding and show at Oxford Hall.&...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:35:00 GMT

Bill Unplugged

Been playing open mics a lot.  Really enjoy playing at the Mezzanine every Monday with Paul and Tessa and Hillary.  I was introduced as Bill the Lesbian.  It has a nice ring.  Have...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Aug 2005 01:15:00 GMT

monkey trying to fuck a football

I fed my snakes today since it was warm. Gamelan practice was cancelled. I attempted to locate Neil Sargent so I could have some guitars fixed. His place was abandoned and being remodled. It's hard fi...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Jan 2005 01:43:00 GMT