Illya Torres - Andrew Klein - Lauren Elledge - David Schor
Walkfast blends the gritty sensibility of Portland’s working class with a carefully honed musical style born of folk, rock, jazz, and classical music. Songwriter Illya Torres-Garner crafts passionate poetry, weaving together timeless themes and topical commentary. Infectious grooves, inspired tunes, and unwavering exuberance combine to create an irresistible musical force.
Walkfast has a growing list of venues - check show dates and RSVP on Facebook!
CDs are available at shows, via CD Baby and on iTunes.
Nero at neroband.net
Nero is a band that plays original music and covers. Cooper Bombadil plays guitar and sings, Ian Dixon-McDonald plays lead guitar and the late, great Chris Burris previously dominated the drums. We toured as far as Canada, but were mostly a Eugene band. Everyone who has rock star dreams should tour with a band at least once. We have been on hiatus for years, but are initiating a revival.
Bassist for Hire
Much of my musical energy is currently being channeled into WalkFast, and to restoring my strength by slowly ramping up time on my upright bass. I am open to new projects, but I am also a student in law school, so my schedule is pretty full.
For now, here are some previously unreleased Nero tracks, as well as tracks from my personal experimentations. Enjoy.
Nero Samples
- Sweet Dreams from KWVA radio show
- King Savage from Nero's last show (at Ina's Spider House)
- Sweet Dreams from KWVA radio show
Snippets of Dave improvising, featuring Michael Schor on guitar
- Going to Go
- Stinky Tuna
- Hounds
- Pennies (the Lobster song)
- Mr. Transistor
- Fred
- Stinky Mike
- Snowboarding Music Video An improvised overdub beefed up in Garageband to accompany a helmet cam movie
- Bass Man Trip The music from the movie above