Lee Carlson

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Born & raised on Vancouver Island, Lee received his first guitar for Christmas at the age of 12. He started learning to actually play a year later, taking private lessons and playing in the school band. Soon after, he discovered the music of Steve Vai. Other influences were Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Frank Zappa, and anything that seemed like a challenge to play. After graduating, Lee attended Malaspina College for one year where he studied Jazz Theory and Composition. He moved to Vancouver after college and studied composition with music producer David Malecot of Malecot Enterprises.

After about a year in Vancouver, he moved back to Vancouver Island, and within a few months, started teaching guitar lessons at a local music store. The store shut down shortly after. A few months later, a new music store opened up and Lee again found himself teaching. It was at this music store that a previous student approached Lee with the opportunity to join a metal band. The band Acropolis was born. Acropolis was a great musical outlet, but unfortunately, it ended far too soon with only a few shows to their credit and a couple of low-budget recordings. After Acropolis, Lee joined a band called Friday's Cry, touring Western Canada and recording several albums. Soon after, he joined Da Capo a jazz quartet and recorded one live CD. After a year, Lee moved on to form a heavy rock band called Critical Day. With this band, Lee enjoyed a host of great shows and recording a couple of demos. Lee is currently recording his solo album.

Touring Experience:

July 1999 - February 2001

June 1997 - December 1997

July 1997 - August 1997