RICKY BERRY

Guitarist / Bass player / Songwriter / Producer / Graphic designer
currently based in East Lancashire, England.

I'm seeking a singer for a new recording project.Also currently open to joining a new band. I like most styles of music.→ For all enquiries, contact via email

ABOUT

B. 1999.

Experienced musician; skilled at playing acoustic, electric, and bass guitars.
I'm into music recording and production, and also a qualified Web and Graphic Designer; designing posters, band logos, and album artwork.

GEAR I USE

Westone Spectrum FX and Fender Telecaster w/ Bigsby electric guitars.
Gretsch G5622T Semi-acoustic guitar.
Gibson G-45 Standard acoustic guitar.
JB-75 Jazz Bass.
Quilter Superblock US amp.
Shure SM-58 microphone.
Akai MPK Mini keyboard.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface w/ REAPER.

EXPERIENCE

2023 - Present
Independent Musician & Songwriter.
Released self-produced original compositions in collaboration with other artists: 'My Way', 'Dark Eyes', and 'Nina'. I also programmed all the drums.
2023 - 2024
Rhythm Guitarist for TheBandParma in Liverpool.
Played rhythm guitar on original material at live shows across the North West and featured on two studio singles, 'Feels So Good' and 'Summer Song' recorded with producer John Kettle.
2021
Open Mic Guitarist at No. 9 Bar in Ormskirk.
Performed cover songs with singers, including taking requests from the audience.

INFLUENCES

Varied influences including The Stone Roses, Oasis, Alvvays, DMA'S, Nirvana, Men I Trust, Mac DeMarco, The La's, The Beatles, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, James Jamerson, Gipsy Kings, M.I.A., Neil Young, The Sundays, Khruangbin, and Jimi Hendrix.