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About Me

Flatstick was a studio project between 2 guitar teachers, Doug Steele and Gary McKay. They've released one album (Omnicore) and were about 80% done with album number 2 when Gary was diagnosed with cancer. Gary died in March, 2006. He is deeply missed.
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Music:

Member Since: 2/6/2006
Band Website: flatstick.byethost4.com
Band Members:

Jim Luxford: Bass and back up yelling

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Ben Quirk: Lead guitar and back up yelling

Doug Steele: Lead guitar and some vocals hither and thither

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Dave Gildford: Keys and probably back up yelling

Rob Brens: Drums
Influences: MESHUGGAH. FRANK ZAPPA. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. COCTEAU TWINS. GEORGE LYNCH. PAUL GILBERT. JASON BECKER. PANTERA. THE ORB. SUZANNE VEGA. SEVENDUST. CACOPHONY. RACER X. 50'S AND 60'S LOUNGE MUSIC. CLASSIC KISS AND VAN HALEN. AC/DC. PANTERA. ALL MIKE PATTON PROJECTS. DEATH. CHILL OUT. BUDDA BAR. FEAR FACTORY. STEELY DAN/DONALD FAGEN. ANTHRAX/SOD. NIN. MINISTRY. GREG HOWE. GARY MOORE. OZZY. SABBATH. ELP. STUCK MOJO. WHITESNAKE. EARTH WIND AND FIRE. CAFE DEL MAR. MASSIVE ATTACK. EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL. VIO LENCE. SLAYER. PORTISHEAD. SUPERTRAMP. STING. ALLAN HOLDSWORTH. THE SUNDAYS. JULIANA HATFIELD THREE. CAT POWER. RONI SIZE. NWA. EMINEM. PANTERA. SCARVE. DAMAGE. NECROPHAGIST.
Sounds Like: Faith No More dancing with Meshuggah and Strapping Young Lad at Frank Zappa's house. Maybe.Fans include Chris Adler from Lamb of God.
Record Label: Currently discussing distribution deals.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Flatstick Web Site Launched

Go check it out now!www.flatstick.byethost4.com..m/
Posted by Flatstick on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:17:00 PST

Flatstick on Last.fm

Flatstick is now on last.fm! Sign up, it's a wicked web site. It's like MySpace, but for music. How it works: You sign up, download a plugin for your favourite music application, and play music. That'...
Posted by Flatstick on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:14:00 PST

Interview with Flatstick's Doug Steele

In January of 2000, Doug Steele and fellow GFC guitarist Gary McKay formed Flatstick, a two man studio act. It's been 5 years since the release of Omnicore&.Why? GFC: Doug, before we even start, are y...
Posted by Flatstick on Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:36:00 PST

Seriously, who's in Flatstick?

Flatstick is just two people: Doug Steele (aka John Sanders) hails from San Jose California. He was 1/2 lead guitar duo in San Jose Metal crossover act Sinister Sam before marrying and moving out to M...
Posted by Flatstick on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:18:00 PST