I've been playing guitar for almost twenty years, and I've played in all types of bands - from blues to heavy metal to dixieland to folk. But my main love is definitely blues. I like to blend the jazz-flavored sophistication of T-Bone Walker with the aggressive, firey energy of SRV and the genre-blending craziness of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. I get comparisons to Dickie Betts of the Allman Brothers, which tickles me pink, as he and Duane are some of my biggest influences. I grew up listening to heavy metal and hard rock, so I definitely find it fun to visit that side of the fretboard from time to time as well.
On the low-end, I played bass with a previous incarnation of Zeyer and regularly gigged with Chicago's own Jen Dainton, in addition to laying down tracks on my own solo work. I absolutely love playing bass. It's what gives many songs their feeling, movement and power. Without a strong bass line, you can hang it up.
My songwriting is definitely inspired by Lucinda Williams. Once I got hooked on her, I really discovered the power of lyrics. My blues and classic rock background influences my writing as well, and my songs span rock, blues, country and folk. I try to craft interesting, intelligent-yet-accessible wordplay with an honest, rootsy musical foundation.
I'd love to play guitar or bass you your songs - feel free to contact me at vince@zeyerband.com. I can provide acoustic, electric and resonator guitar as well as electric bass.
For a sample of my work, check out my Guitar Clips.
If you're interested in what I've been up to, check out My Blog.
For more info about me, check out my Bio.
For a collection of random recent songs, check out my Songs Page. These are just a couple of fun little ditties I've thrown up for friends' amusement. Enjoy!
Top 10 Favorite Albums:
1) Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
2) Electric Ladyland - Jimi Hendrix
3) Live at the Fillmore East - The Allman Brothers
4) Santana - Santana
5) Band of Gypsies - Band of Gypsies
6) Sticky Fingers - The Rolling Stones
7) Essence - Lucinda Williams
8) Master of Puppets - Metallica
9) Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughan
10) 1984 - Van Halen