Wally Jirgens
Since I retired in 1996 I took up writing, playing and recording music as a hobby. I play piano, guitar, bass, drums, harmonica and tenor sax reasonably well but not great. I enjoy all genres of music.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I toured for 5 years in the 1960's with the 5 Ascots but only play as fundraisers for local groups now..
Your musical influences
I grew up hearing Chuck Berry,Fats Domino,BB King, Elvis, Slim Harpo,The Beatles, The Stones, all had an influence in my music appreciation. Was raised on the classics at home, didn't much care about them at the time, but now love them.
What equipment do you use?
Boss BR1180CDrecording system,Rode NT1-A& Shure 58 microphones, Roland/Edirol MA-20D digital monitors, Behringer HPS5000 headset,Yamaha grand piano,Yamaha keyboard,Guild GAD 50E &Takamine FJ1 accoustic guitars, Godin LG HMB electric guitar , David Weber Concert Classical guitar,Godin BG4 electric bass, Conn tenor sax
Anything else?
Music to me is a passion, a way to express all the emotions,to laugh and cry wih,to describe places and events, to feel totally alive
