I'm Trish from Colorado. I can't believe you guys have been here all this time.
I'm in a rock/soul/pop cover band. I studied classical for years as a kid and then played in a rock band when I was 17. I tried majoring in music therapy in college and it nearly killed me. It certainly killed my spirit and passion, though I did still play Billy Joel, Elton John and Cat Stevens down in the basement of my dorm. I played and sang in a restaurant for about a year, after college. 25 years later, I wandered into a church one day (hadn't been to one in many years) and three weeks later was in the band. I had not been in a band since high school. Out of that came the current cover band. Still playing in the church band.
I play keys, sing backup vocals and take the lead vocal on a few songs.
I don't know much about gear. I'm still really learning about playing organs. I am having the time of my life.
Current set-up:
Kurzweil PC2x
Nord Electro 2 61 (borrowed from a friend, hoping to purchase)
Behringer K1800 fx amp (cheap from ebay!)
I started out on a used Roland D-10 that someone else in the band had. The Kurzweil and the Nord have changed my life :-)
At home I also have a beautiful 1933 Steinway Baby Grand, a Baldwin electric console piano and a portable Yamaha. Plus, that great little piano app for the iPhone :-)
Most of you guys are light years beyond me in your experience, talent and knowledge. I have learned tons about band dynamics and dealing with divas but am looking forward to learning about actual keyboard stuff from you guys.
trrish
