About Me
Hi all,thanks for taking the time to check my website out. I started playing guitar in my early 20's, bought a book and a guitar and taught myself. I only wish we had internet resources then like we do now!! Played a "restrung for left-hander" guitar for many years before I finally bought myself a genuine "lefty". I started off doing gigs for family and friends (free of charge of course), then open-mic nights and eventually graduated to public performances. My first corporate gig was nerve wracking but turned out great in the end.

Equipment
I play a TANGLEWOOD left-hander (I would'nt change it for the world). It has a really smooth sound. I use a Korg accoustic effects module which adds to the richness of the sound and blues sound absolutely great with this unit. The amplification is handled by a 600 watt powered mixer and 2 x Wharfedale LIX 15's. I've recently added a 15" sub for that deeper sound and it sounds great. A laptop provides my backing tracks (midi & MP3).

Typical Set List
My typical performance consists of one and a half hour sets with a ten minute break in-between. My repertoire consists of songs from the late fifties to today and is generally tailored for the function/audience. Weekend pub music is normally of the "let your hair down" genre whereas quiter functions are treated with smooth ballads and the like. For private functions (birthdays, weddings etc), I normally ask the host for a list of twenty or so of their favourite songs and then incorporate these into my sets. This approach works really well. I also do some of the more popular Hindi songs if the occasion calls for it. I also host Karaoke events and sometimes do a little of both (live and Karaoke) because most people want to sing after they've had a few drinks!

Location
I'm based in Randburg in Johannesburg, South Africa and generally do the greater Jo'burg circuit but will travel if required.

Contact
For all enquiries, email ajay@polka.co.za or telephone 082 4477126