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INFLUENCES

& GEAR

INFLUENCES

  • The country and twang of Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Zac Brown Band, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Strait, Lady Eh, Josh Turner and Brothers Osbourne

  • The songwriting of Ashley Gorley, Josh Osborne, Shane McNally, Craig Wiseman, T Swift, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Lamont Dozer, Eric Church, Bruce Hornsby, Ed Sheeran, and Bryan Adams

  • The production of Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Quincy Jones, Joey Moi, Max Martin, Dr. Dre and Jay Joyce

  • The timeless music of Queen, Journey, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and Bon Jovi

  • The current times, edge and alternative of Imagine Dragons, Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Cold War Kids, Foster the People, Gaslight Anthem, Black Keys, Serena Ryder, FUN

  • The popularity, showmanship, charisma, integrity, authenticity, stage presence and global appeal of Keith Urban and U2

  • The beats, pop and funk of Pink, Maroon 5, Nelly Fertado, Hedley, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Train, MJ, Marley, Gaga, Pitbull, and Jessie J

  • The guitar tone and playing of John Mayer, Vince Gill, Jimmy Page ,The Edge, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and EVH

  • The straight up rock and roll of early Bryan Adams, AC/DC, 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 and Pearl Jam

  • The blues of Colin James, Joe Bonamassa, Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James

  • The Canadiana of Blue Rodeo, James Barker Band, Paul Brandt 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

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GEAR

  • Gibson Les Paul, Fender Strat, Hagstrom Viking electric guitars

  • Taylor 610-CE acoustic guitar

  • Goldtone Banjitar

  • Epiphone Thunderbird Bass guitar

  • Casio 77 key keyboard

  • VOX, Fender and Mesa Boogie Amplification

  • Numerous guitar pedals and effects

  • Apple recording products

  • Basic PA system and small jam space in basement of house in inner city SW Calgary

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