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DEPPING

With over 30 years of playing experience, Graham has encountered just about every musical scenario imaginable. You can relax knowing that your gig is in capable hands.

Check out the various showreels on the Video page or visit the social media links for more content and performance clips.

Below is some key information you might want to know when hiring Graham as a dep.

Repertoire

As a seasoned dep, Graham brings with him an extensive and ever-growing repertoire of songs. He’s constantly learning new material and is equally comfortable working with charts or MP3s—particularly helpful if you're running to track.
If it’s a last-minute call, don’t worry: Graham is highly skilled at picking things up on the fly.

Gear

Graham plays Kiesel and Carvin guitars through Bogner amps and draws on a wide range of pedals to create the right tone for every gig. Whether replicating the sound from the original record or adapting to suit a specific arrangement, his goal is always to serve the music.

If your project calls for a specific look, feel free to say so. While he usually plays modern headless guitars for their tuning stability and ergonomic advantages, Graham has a large collection of instruments and is always happy to break out something different.

For bands running a quiet stage, Graham also has a fully integrated Axe-Fx rig and IEM setup, ready to patch directly into your PA and monitoring system.

Stagecraft

From rocking out in front of 10,000 people to laying down smooth dinner jazz in a corner restaurant, Graham is comfortable adapting his onstage presence to suit the vibe.
Need someone chilled and in-the-pocket? No problem. Looking for full-on shredding? Also no problem. Just let him know what’s expected—clear communication always helps, especially in bands with more casual or inconsistent direction.

Past Gigs (Deps and Full-Time Positions)

Graham has worked with a wide range of acts, including:
Jamie Lee Harrison, Marcius Riley, Anthem Band, Central Avenue Band, Popworks, Heroes, Func on the Rocks, Souled Out, Northern Vibes, Groove Manuva, Rick Henry Funktion & Co, Vibetown, LiveBand Entertainment, The Jive Doctors, Rebel Sounds, The Lights Band, Funk the Revolution, Billy Joel Tribute UK, The Different Lights and Pure Muso Entertainment Group, Wedding bands for hire

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