Posted on January 17, 2012 by Sim in
So here are a few shots from the gig we headlined at Proud Galleries in Camden over the weekend. I had a look and ended up impulse buying the leather jacket from The Stables Market before the gig (thanks Lucy!). When I went back to buy it, the guy who owned the shop was nicely buzzed and insisted I played air guitar with him to rock songs on YouTube, haha. The gig was great and I might put up a video or two from this gig soon X
Posted on December 1, 2011 by Sim in
When I came back to my studio in the UK, only one of my three amplifiers were working. I was even stupid enough to plug a UK kettle lead into a US amp and make it stop working just for shits and giggles. Nevertheless, I purchased my new workhorse amplifier from Blackstar Amplification. The Series One 50 head and cab. Seriously the most versatile amp I have ever used, and can’t wait to melt faces when I gig it for the first time this Friday in London with “The Patrick McNamara Problem”.
In other news, mere mortal guitarist Sim joins LA group The Deep Burrito (just a band for fun!) founded by Oscar winner Giac Belli (bass and programming) which also features super drummer Steve Sidelnyk (Madonna, Dido, Annie Lennox, Seal, David Gray, MTV VMA’s etc etc etc).
Posted on August 18, 2011 by Sim in
Been going for a bunch of guitar auditions out here. I was recently considered for X Factor USA. How cool is that?
Some cool people I have met on the audition circuit have included Carlos Santana’s son (really nice guy and a great musician with some killer tunes) and Dillon Campbell (son of Glen Campbell). Dillon’s tunes are awesome and you should definitely check them out.
Also, from the vast feedback I’ve had from industry pros, a lot of them will be happy to know that old tracks My Secret Enemy and Addict are now available solely as instrumentals. Check them out in the audio or showreel sections. The keys and organ playing from producer Thomas Johansen is sick…
Will also keep you posted on when Tonisha Weaver’s song I recorded guitars on for the “Marley and Me” sequel/prequel soundtrack is available.
Sim x
Posted on August 9, 2011 by Sim in
Hi everyone,
Recorded guitars this past weekend with Steve Valenzuela for Tonisha Weaver’s new pop/rock track which will appear on the new Marley & Me prequel/sequel soundtrack. We needed a specific Fender Telecaster sound, so I hired a $65,000.00 (had no idea it was worth that much till I collected it!), 1952 Fender Telecaster (all original hardware!) from Brett Allen Studio Rental (top bloke, top gear, look him up). The guitar of course, sounded amazing. I also used my trusty Gibson Les Paul. Can’t beat the feel of your own guitar. I’m beginning to sound like a right geek now, so I’ll shut up.
Tonisha is a great young talent who has appeared frequently in Disney’s Hannah Montana and various commercials etc. Look her up on Google or Facebook.
Cheers,
Sim x
Posted on July 10, 2011 by Sim in
Had a shoot on Melrose in Los Angeles with the amazingly talented Dawn Bowery, one of the best photographers out there people! Click the thumbnails below to view. Also check Dawn out on the web here:
www.facebook.com/dawnboweryphotography (click “like!”)
Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sim in
Met an awesome guitarist called Ant Glynne at a gig last night. Top bloke and shall be having a jam with him soon. Just check out this guy’s biography to see who he’s played with…
Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sim in
Bought a Fender Mustang in Guitar Center after playing around for hours with practice amps to find one to use for practicing pre gigs/recordings here in Los Angeles. Well worth a look… Sim.
Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sim in
Hold onto your horses whilst I get to grips with this new site. Contact me if you need a password for the showreel page, cheers, Sim.
Posted on March 15, 2011 by Sim in
15th March
2011
Does
anyone even read this stuff?!
Current/recent
projects:
The Patrick McNamara
Problem:
http://www.facebook.com/ThePatrickMcNamaraProblem
(click “like”, yeah?)
Collaborating with
Guilio DJ:
http://soundcloud.com/giuliodj/balerama-giulio-dj-space-and
Dian Buckley:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DianBuckley
(if you’re only gonna watch one, check out Only
Human)
Red Sound Foundation:
YouTube
some stuff, recording etc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPgnNbARVxI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOJ2eLZCXs
As well as working on my own stuff (studio build in the works!), I am collaborating
with another vocalist and have a few other things in the pipeline which I have
been sworn to secrecy about, for now…
P.S.
Check out a band two of my students are in:
Young SuspeX:
Posted on January 30, 2011 by Sim in
First two photos by Jason Tamplin. Click thumbnails below:
