Steve Watson + Musician in North Bondi, NS

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am a Bondi guitar player and vocalist looking for a musical project.

I have plenty of experience as a musician, firstly in the Sydney indie scene of the 80's and 90's, then playing around town in 2010-2020. I haven’t got going again musically since covid.

My main thing is electric / acoustic guitar and vocals.

I usually have a couple of new tunes I'm tinkering with but lyrics don't come as easily as the melodies and chords. In the past I have enjoyed collaborating on new songs.

It would be fair to describe my level of musicianship as excellent, but I do need to get back into a culture of regular playing. I'm looking to hook up with some good players who aren't miles away from Bondi.

Screen name:

Steve Watson

Member since:

Mar 08 2013

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

My influences are eclectic and wide ranging. However, I keep coming back to grungy, rootsy, rhythmic melodic guitar music.

That could mean
early ACDC/Black Keys/Flaming Groovies/New York Dolls/Ron Gallo/BRMC/White Stripes/Ty Segal/The Sonics
or
Beatles/Kinks/Stones/Them/Troggs/Yardbirds/Big Star/Nick Lowe/Travis/Sunnyboys
or
Shocking Blue/Jefferson Airplane/Janis Joplin
or
Nick Cave/PJ Harvey/The National/Bleak Squad
or
Something else altogether if that’s where it goes.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Dobro:

Moderate

Mandolin:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Fender, Gibson, Martin, Dobro, Partscaster Guitars. Fender, Vox, Marshall low wattage Valve Amps. Small but serious recording/jamming studio at home. Bass guitar and Amp, DW Custom drum kit, Mics, stands, PA, and plenty of other high end toys in it too.

MUSIC