I've been around this forum for about a month, and I just saw this thread. Originally got here because of a keyboard problem that neither the sales company, the manufacturer, nor my local music store could help me with. Got an answer here in a couple of hours, so I've been dropping back in to see where I might be able to help.
My name is Scotty Hardway. I am 42 yrs old. Started studying classical piano at 14. Got in my 1st rock band at 19 (a cover band of THE DOORS). Played keyboards/piano in about 10 community theatre musicals during my 30's. Also got back into classical. Got interested in old swing standards a couple of years ago. My 1st rock band broke up when I was 21, in Reno, NV. Took a job in a casino (until I could get with the "right band" and go to L.A. and be a rock star)and continued to play music on the side. ROCKSTARDOM never happened. Casino job turned into a career. Spent the last 12 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, working at Grand Casino (in table games) and playing alot of blues. When Katrina blew us out of the water last August, my company offered me a transfer to Vegas. I said no thanks, cashed out, and packed up my keyboards to play full-time in Austin, TX. This is a HUGE leap of faith for me, as I was at a $70,000/yr salary in management after 20 yrs in that biz. Doesn't matter. I HAVE TO PLAY. (just might have to give up some of my bad habits, like eating) I have been a subscriber to KEYBOARD since 2001. Glad to have found y'all.
My equipment:
Roland RD-600
Ensonq SQ-2
Yamaha P-60
Roland AX-7
Roland Fantom XR
Korg X5DR
Voce V5+
Motion Sound Pro145
Mackie 808S powered mixer
Mackie S215 cabs
