Kent_K + Musician in Calgary, AB

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ABOUT

Hey all,

My name is Kent Klatchuk - I am looking for other songwriters, passionate musicians and up and coming artists to write and play with. Here is a little too much about myself but it does help to find out if working together will be a success....I hate wasting time just as much as you.

I am 38 year old passionate musician that works full time as an oil and gas engineer..ahh yes, the part-time rocker strikes again.

I have been playing guitar for ~18 years, I can hold my own with most styles and roles but like anybody there is always room for growth and improvement. I also have some basic skills and experience with drums, piano, bass and vox.

I have played in a few cover bands in the past and did the gig circuit around town. I would like to explore and gain more experience with playing and songwriting with as many people and styles as possible and continue to grow and develop my songwriting craft.

I have written or co-written approximately 45 songs to date. I know my way around Garageband and the home recording process and have achieved good results. I have also been to songwriting workshops where my songs were critiqued by 4 panelists with fair to good results. I have been a member of the NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association), CCMA's (Canadian Country Music Association) and currently a member of Songtown USA.

Ideally I would like to meet up or Skype with some co-writers/artists for a 2-3 hour session once per week (ie: every Sunday evening or the like) and write, create and record great music. Eventually with hopes of performing these songs at songwriter circles/open mics or marketing them to publishers/artists to get them cut on albums.

Strengths: Creative lyrics, song ideas and themes, song structure, guitar riffs, sense of commercial appeal, work ethic, focus, discipline, vision, mentoring/coaching, open minded, good attitude and very professional

I am a very much into making commercial, upbeat, radio friendly music that is timeless and has the potential to CHANGE THE WORLD and INSPIRE PEOPLE IN MANY WAYS.

I truly love all types of music and pretty much can respect something about anything and as the old saying goes "there are two types of music - good and bad".

Please respond only if you are serious.

Cheers
kent
403.685.1839 - feel free to text

Screen name:

Kent_K

Member since:

Mar 06 2010

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

- The guitar tone and playing of John Mayer, Vince Gill, Jimmy Page ,The Edge, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and EVH
- The songwriting of Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Eric Church, Bruce Hornsby, Ed Sheeran, and Bryan Adams
- The country and twang of Florida Georgia Line, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Sara Evans, Strait, Lady Eh, Josh Turner
- The popularity, showmanship, charisma, stage presence and global appeal of Keith Urban and U2
- The straight up rock and roll of early Bryan Adams, ACDC, Led Zep, and The Black Crowes
- The energy, work ethic and timeless music of bands like The Trews, Bon Jovi, Springsteen and The Stones
- The grit and diversity of Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, KOL and Pearl Jam
- The blues of Colin James, Joe Bonamassa, Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James
- The Canadiana of Blue Rodeo, and The Hip
- The coolness of Lenny Kravitz, Ben Harper, Keith Richards, Kid Rock
- The soul music of Adele, Rod Stewart, Buble, Al Greene, and James Morrison
- The beats, pop and funk of Nelly Fertado, Hedley, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Pink, Maroon 5, Train, MJ, Marley, Gaga, Pitbull, and Jessie J
- The current times and alternative of Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Cold War Kids, Foster the People, Gaslight Anthem, Black Keys, Serena Ryder, FUN

EQUIPMENT

Gibson Les Paul, Fender Strat, Hagstrom Viking, Taylor 610-CE acoustic, Goldtone Banjitar, Epiphone Thunderbird Bass, Casio piano/keyboard. VOX, Fender and Mesa Boogie Amplification, numerous pedals, 2011 MAC with LOGIC 9 for recording, basic PA system and small jam space in basement of house in inner city SW.

MUSIC