Julz-A: Guy with a Box

November 3, 2010 No Comments

Julian “Julz-A” Hintz

My Band is called Squeeze Rock

Home-base:

LIC, NY

Where do you find your writing inspiration:

Mostly experiences I’ve had in life or witnessed moments in other people’s lives.

First gig you ever played:

“The Little Drummer Boy” with the San Diego Symphony

Favorite song/most inspirational song as a kid:

I’ve had so many through the years.  My earliest memories of really loving music are listening to a neighbor’s album of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”

First song you learned to play:

First song I learned to play on the Accordion was Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix.

Artist you’d most like to be on stage with:

My band

Things you are juggling:

I juggle all kinds of musical and day job things.  I’m a freelancer in every way. Currently I’ve been touring, performing, recording, bartending, and working live sound jobs.

Biggest challenge about being an independent musician:

Making money and getting people to follow your music.

Best thing about being an independent musician:

Your path is your own.

Gear you use:

Giulietti accordion, Roland, Cry Baby, Z-vex, Boss, Digitech, ProTools, Waves, Soundcraft, KRK, Shure, Rode, api, Alesis, DBX.

Dream gear?

Custom electric Accordion made by Roland

Anything else you’d like to add?

I’ve also been a member in Terry Dame’s Electric Junkyard Gamelan for 9 years as a percussionist, vocalist, and producer.

THANKS AGAIN to Julz-A for stepping in at the last minute to be the first act of the GOTCHA Music Series.

Be sure to check out the next GOTCHA Music Series show in NYC on December 17, 2010.

 

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