
Beth Fridinger
I am a singer songwriter who would like to collaborate. I sing and play rhythm guitar. I've written songs that are classic rock, blues, folk, Americana. and have at least several more songs to record. I just picked up the guitar again in early 2006 and just began to write and sing in November of 2006.
My song "Oh Why Must They Die" is posted here:
Please listen to "Oh Why Must They Die" at Hit CONTROL F to search for Beth Fridinger. Thanks for the support!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I just started writing music and singing in November of 2006. I have collaborated with some talented friends and have begun to record and mix my own music. I have also expanded from playing the guitar to playing bass, mandolin, and some harmonica, keyboards, and simple percussion such as eggs, tambourine, and drum brushes.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I am a singer/songwriter and I have done open mikes and perform in the streets and subways. I have become quite comfortable behind the microphone.
Your musical influences
too many to mention but I've always liked blues and rock and I am influenced by 60s and 70s music but love all kinds of music, everything from Bach to bluegrass to heavy metal! But I am most influenced at the moment by blues, classic rock, and folk...I would like to expand my influence. I can't imagine sticking to one genre...I think it would be boring!
What equipment do you use?
Alvarez acoustic, Fender Tele, Yamaha strat, Ibanez bass, Kramer bass, Michael Kelly mandolin, Hohner harmonicas, Yamaha keyboard synth, Shure Beta 58a mike (for recording), SM58 and Audio Technica and Crate mikes. Fender Blues Deluxe amp, Fender Harvard Reverb, Crate BT50 bass amp, Crate Taxi, Vox DA5, Boss 880 Rhythm machine, lapsteel, tambourine, shakers, drum brushes, hand drum. I currently use an M-Audio interface and Cool Edit Pro for recording using my PC.
Anything else?
Music is the most amazing thing. It's the most fun I have ever had as an artist!