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james_persinger | 45-year-old male | Emeryville, CA | Member since 2015 | 100 karma

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I've been playing guitar and writing songs for 15+ years. From 2011 to 2013 I took vocal lesson. I came into this world with my own unique style and it carries over into my music. Without trying too hard to tailor my sound one way or another what usually comes out is a catchy groove laden sound, lyrically poetic and easily digestible. Personality wise I am pretty chill with a humble ego. I am a serious and committed artist without huge real world obligations, but I do juggle a career, girlfriend, ambition, and responsibilities.

Musical Influences & Inspiration

Beatle, Nirvana, Cold War Kids, Rage Against the Machine, 311, some hip hop and all the guitar gods. I'm really inspired by everything but those are just some of the artists that come to mind. I love funky beats and envelopes being pushed.

Music Genres

Alternative Rock • Classic Rock • Funk • Hard Rock • Other • Pop

Proficient With

Lead Guitar • Other • Rhythm Guitar • Vocalist - Baritone • Vocalist - Bass • Vocalist - General • Vocalist - Rock

Gear & Equipment

I'm all about tubes, tasty analog effects, and lean towards a single coil pick up. I was playing a strat for a while but lately I'm in love with my 3 humbucker chambered Jazzmaster style body Gibson neck with a Bigsby thingy. My amp is a Zinky Blue Velvet 25 watt Combo but there's a Fender Vibrolux in my future.