Carl
Carl is the youngest member of the band but has been playing guitar for around 10 or 11 years. He used to be a member of Meltdown but first got into the covers scene after jamming with clubland superstars Rock Legacy and Alcatraz. These guest appearances gave him the confidence to look for a band.
After a year in Meltdown, Carl decided it was time to move on and so took the available guitarist space in Red Mosquito in August 2007. This brought Carl some of the best gigs and rockin' times he has had. March 2008 saw a lineup change in RM and Matt and Martin left only to be replaced by Steve and Daz (the current lineup).
Aside from RM, Carl also does regular guest appearances, session work in bands and professional orchestra pit playing for musicals such as We Will Rock You, Jesus Christ Superstar, Return to the Forbidden Planet, The Wiz, Sweet Charity and dare we say it... High School Musical. Carl is also involved in comedy band Helvis & The Dead Famous alongside Steve and plays the part of Buddy Holly.
Gear -
Carl's array of guitars see's him playing different ones at each gig, these range between -
Gordon Smith Custom Flying V
Fender Stratocaster (custom splatter paint job)
Epiphone Les Paul
Ibanez Joe Satriani
Schecter Diamond Series
He uses a Peavey Valveking amp head with a Marshall 2x12 cab and his pedal board features Boss pedals (Tuner, Chorus, Delay, Graphic Equalizer) and a Dunlop CryBaby Wah.
Influences -
Carl's biggest musical influence is John Petrucci and Dream Theater but his music taste spans artists such as Iron Maiden, Marillion, Journey, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Magnum, Thunder, Van Halen, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Dragonforce and many more!!
