Richard Murray

31 from London, United Kingdom

Musician

www.RichardMurrayMusic.com

I am an exceptional musician with a great deal of experience with various genres. I use excellent equipment and have my own transport. Im also a solo artist singer/songwriter.

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11 StarNow castings

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	Richard - video clip Eden James Band featuring Richard on bass.
	Richard - video clip Eden James Band featuring Richard on bass.
	Richard - video clip The Fuse (formerly Band of Gold) Richard Murray - guitar/vox/bandleader
	Valley of the Unforgiven - Richard Murra The Punphouse, London. 2009 www.RichardMurrayMusic.com
	El-Live audition video A video of an audition featuring bass and guitar - set pieces and improvisation. (I got the gig BTW!
	THE FUSE - Live on board the 'King of Sc THE FUSE - Live on board the 'King of Scandinavia'

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	Richard - audio clip 'Burning Silver' - from the album Desert Wind This track was written by Richard Murray and features
	Richard - audio clip 'Sorry I Tried' From a vocal session I did through StarNow
	Richard - audio clip 'Truth Hurts' from a vocal session through StarNow

Physical details

Height:	180 cm / 5ft 11in	Eye colour:	Blue
Weight:	77 kg / 169 lbs	Shoe size:	9.5 UK / 10.5 US / 44.0 Euro
Ethnicity:	White / Caucasian	Hair colour:	Other
Skin colour:	White	Hair length:	Short

Training / Education

2006

Open University : MA Popular Culture, London, UK

2004

Trinity College : Rockschool Guitar Grade 8, Belfast, UK

2003

www.Direct.gov.uk : New Deal for Musicians, Ballymena, UK

2001

Sheffield University : BA Hons Popular Music, Barnsley, UK

1997

CIFHE : BTec Nat. Dip. Popular Music, Ballymoney, UK

Reality TV

Appeared in 2 music videos for EMI artist Eden James

Produced and starred in Sky Sports Ryder Cup promo 2006

Music

Guitar ability:	Expert	Vocal ability:	Lead singer
Bass Guitar ability:	Expert	Vocal range:	Tenor
Percussion ability:	Intermediate	Like to join a band:	Yes
Upright Bass ability:	Expert

Singing styles

Pop

Rock

Favourite bands/artists

Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Kings of Leon, Gillian Welch

I am a pro musician with years of gigging, writing, and recording experience. My main instruments are guitar and bass but I can also play a few other things.
I have an B.A. Hons degree in Pop Music studies, an M.A. Degree in Popular Culture, and my grade 8 guitar exam.
I have extensive experience in cover/showbands, original bands, tribute bands, uk/international touring, and music technology. I recently released my debut album of original material 'Desert Wind' and I have also been involved with TV commercials and music promo videos. Most recently have completed contracts in Dubai and China as bandleader and guitar/vox in top hotels and nightclubs.
In 2010 I signed a publishing deal with Vigilante Music. Also worked as guitarist/vocalist with The Fuse onboard DFDS cruise ship.
I am available on acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar or elec upright bass and vocals. I also play harmonica, mandolin, dobro, percussion and ukulele.

See my CV here -
http://my.music-jobs.com/richardmurray