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Lee Carlson

About Me

Born & raised on Vancouver Island, Lee started playing guitar at age 12 taking private lessons and playing in the school band. Major influences included Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, and Frank Zappa.
After graduating, Lee attended Malaspina College for one year where he studied Jazz Theory and Composition. He moved to Vancouver after college and studied composition with music producer David Malecot of Malecot Music Enterprises.
A year later, Lee began teaching guitar lessons and joined the metal band, Acropolis. The band was a great musical outlet, but it ended within a year with only a few shows to their credit and a low-budget recording. After Acropolis, Lee joined a band called Friday's Cry, toured Western Canada and recorded 5 albums.
Shortly after moving to Alberta in 2002 he joined Da Capo, a jazz quartet and recorded one live CD. After a year, Lee moved on to form a heavy rock band called Critical Day. With this band, he enjoyed a host of great shows which included opening for Jars Of Clay and Starfield. Also recording a self titled EP.
Lee released his debut solo album, Essence Of Time, January 15, 2009. Currently he is teaching at Axe Music and playing lead guitar for Redhead Mack, one of Calgary's top rock bands.Plain MySpace Layouts by Iron Spider

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/04/2006
Band Website: www.leecarlsonmusic.com
Band Members:
Influences: Steve Vai, Iona, Dave Bainbridge, Dream Theater, John Petrucci, Doug Doppler
Sounds Like: Epic Instrumental Rock
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Interview on Guitar Chef

Hello,I recently did an interview for Guitar Chef with Matt Cafissi. Stop by and check it and all the other great stuff on the site! http://www.guitarchef.../interview_7.htmLee
Posted by on Fri, 15 May 2009 10:18:00 GMT

Guitarchef.com review

Hello folks,A new review has been done of essence Of Time by Matt Cafissi of Guitarchef.com here: A new review by Matt Cafissi of Guitar Chef:http://guitarchef.../reviews.htm Also be sure to check out...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Swampdonkey Amps

Hello people,Wanted to tell you all about a great new amp company here in Alberta called Swampdonkey amps. Kevin (the lead singer and other guitarist of Redhead Mack) and myself went out today to meet...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:03:00 GMT

New Interview

Hello,Just a quick note to let you all know there is a new interview I did for shred Academy that you can read here: http://www.shredacademy.com/news.htmEnjoy,Lee
Posted by on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:50:00 GMT

Another review for, Essence O f Time

Hello folks,Another review of my new album can be read here: http://www.shredacademy.com/news.htmLee
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:50:00 GMT

New album review

Hello,Just letting you all know that there is a nice review of my nes album, Essence Of Time, here: http://blokner-reviews.blogspot.com Please stop by and check it out!Lee
Posted by on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:15:00 GMT

New Shred Academy Lesson

Hello everyone,My new lesson has been published on the Shred Academy website. Be sure to check it out and all the other great resources they have to offer!http://shredacademy.com/lessons/OTHER/leecarl...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:12:00 GMT

New Album Available

Hello! I am happy to let you all know that my new album is now available. You can order it here: http://www.indiepool.com/LCAR001 It will be available on iTunes and many other download sites in the n...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Solo album done!

Hello all!My instrumental album is now %100 done. Distribution will begin January 2009. Please check back in the new year to find out where it can be purchased and downloaded.Take care!Lee
Posted by on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

CD Mastering

Hello all,My solo album is finally off getting mastered and replicated! In a couple weeks I should know when it will be available and where it can be purchased or downloaded. Until then, take care!!Le...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:06:00 GMT