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Genre: Rock

Secondary Genre: Rock and Blues

Location: Ashford, Connecticut USA

 

Desiree A. Bassett

A 17 year old girl guitarist, prodigy from Connecticut, who writes and sings her own material. Influenced by Joe Satriani, great stage presence and a pro rhythm section. Desiree plays with precision and feeling, comes across to all ages breaking all barriers, widely accepted by fans around the world.

Biography

Desiree has been playing since age three and has quickly risen to be recognized by some of the best guitarists in the world as the future of rock ‘n roll . She has shared the stage with:

  • Sammy Hagar
  • Ted Nugent
  • Uli Jon Roth
  • Devon Allman
  • James Mongomery
  • Tommy Emmanuel
  • The Marshall Tucker Band
  • Johnny Hiland
  • Living Colour
  • Andy Aledort
  • The Allman Brothers Band members
  • Kal David

She has won the respect of her peers and beyond. Desi has played at the California NAMM show in 2006 & 2007 with Living Colour. Desi has won several competitions. Also named Talent America’s “Best Musician” 2005. She writes, sings, and also plays bass, drums and keyboard. She has mastered the fret board. Currently unsigned.

Musical influence comes from the heart. Also Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, Truimph, Jeff Beck, The Allman Brothers, Jefferson Starship, Santana and Dickey Betts.

Desiree was inspired and learned to play guitar from her father Dan since age two. Dan is also her manager.

Desiree has studied music at the University of Connecticut Music School. She has also been a student at Riccarrdo’s Music for three years. She is constantly seeking to better herself through different influences, teachers and styles. She does all of this while still in high school. Her technical abilities are parallel to her music, she draws meticulously and creates videos that are amazing.

Desiree is a very focused and mature young person for 17 years old. With a true desire to entertain and be a good person.  Her family stands beside her and supports her dream unconditionally.

Sponsored in part by: Peavey, Schecter Guitar Research, Taylor Guitars, MyStudio.net, Sennhieser.

Instrumentation:

Desiree Bassett  - Lead Guitar and Vocals, Song Writer.

Desiree has professional rhythm sections backing her.

Desiree & The Time  Machine.

Discography:

  • Power and Force - Released September 2008
  • Power and Force II - Released May 2009

Currently unsigned.

Desiree had recorded at Couch Creative Services, Carriage House Studios, Silvermine Studios, Tree House Studios, Long View Farm Studios, Andre Betts Studios, Pat Keegan Studios and Audio Media Solutions

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