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Guitarist, Instructor and Studio Musician
Ted Mentry and his band released two albums in the early eighties to high critical acclaim, (Illustrated Victims in 1981 and Artful Dodger in 1984) and quickly became the darlings of the Rocky Mountain music scene. After constant touring and a relentless live schedule, Ted Mentry, who had opened for everyone from Firefall to Lynyrd Skynyrd, left for a short sabbatical that spanned 15 years.
Ted Mentry is back and better than ever and what transpired during this extended hiatus seems clearly documented in Get A Life , the incredible new CD which was released with a Laser show and reception at the Fiske Planetarium on the CU campus on Dec. 10th ,2000 to a standing ovation and rave reviews.
Ted Mentry is a dynamic singer, songwriter and extraordinary guitarist who blends electronic samples and programs with conventional instrumentation to create classic compositions with passionate, unforgettable musical and lyrical integrity.
Get A Life is 12 songs and 65 minutes that encompass a unique blend of modern and conventional accompaniment which showcases beautifully crafted melodies that epitomize musicianship, production, songwriting and arrangement capabilities with unsurpassed passion and vision.
It Is What It Is was released to a standing room only, sellout house at Nissi's Showcase Cabaret in Lafayette, CO on July 26th, 2006 and is a continuation of that craft and passion for music but, this time, with an interesting twist; the captivating and dynamic singer, Allison Hawkins handling 90% of the vocal chores!
Ted Mentry has now completed another personal CD with Allison Hawkins entitled, EP, which is featured here: http://www.treedaddymusic.com or at the link below.
Ted has filled the guitar chair in the rock opera, "Magdalene, Woman Of Light" staged at the Denver Civic Theater in October, 2008 and monopolized much of the musical score in the full length, feature film, "The Highway Home" directed by Laurel Hunter.
Ted Mentry has played with and/or opened for Firefall, Boz Skaggs, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shawn Phillips, Pat Travers, Chris Hillman, Y&T, Foghat, Winger and countless other "name" acts across the country.
Ted Mentry has Produced over 30 different projects including 10 albums of his own.
Guitar Styles
Electric and Acoustic flat and various finger picking styles with a forte in rock, blues, funk, Latin, new-age and some bluegrass, folk and country acquired through 30 years of playing and studying with the likes of Bill Lawrence (Bill Lawrence Guitars), Dale Bruning, jazz great, Carl Verheyen (Supertramp and Musicians Institute Instructor) and others.
Compositional Styles
Romantic , orchestral movements in the vein of Hans Zimmer,, Mannheim Steamroller, James Horner and Pink Floyd.
Current Personal Gear Lineup
PRS McCarty loaded with WCR pickups
PRS Hollowbody II w/ Piezo and Lollar/Fralin pickups
Tom Anderson Cobra
PRS Korina Sopabar loaded with Zhangbucker P90's
Taylor 314
Kingsley Deluxe 30C loaded with ASW KTS70
Trace Elliott Velocette loaded with Scumback H75 and Hammond Tranny
Mather and Fender Cabs
Axess Buffers
Radial Big Shot I/O Input Switchers
Mad Professor Little Green Wonder
Fetto C-Luxe by Himmulstrutz
Durham Sex Drive (2)
Kingsley Boost
Electroharmonix Reverb
Electro-Harmonix POG
RMC 3 Wah
TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger
T-Rex Replica Delay
Keeley Modded Line 6 DL4 Delay/Looper
TC Electronic Vintage Delay
Peterson Tuners
Radial JDI Direct Box
Lehle Dual A/B/Y Switcher
Custom Touring ATA Pedal Board
Furman Pedal Board
Pedal Pad 2 Power Supplies
Zaolla and George L Cables
Safe Case and New York Case CO. ATA Road Cases
Discography
1978 Robben Banks--Independent Release
1979 Thunder On The Mountain-- KAZY compilation release
1981 Illustrated Victims-- Dagger Records
1983 Ted Mentry-- Dagger Records
1984 Artful Dodger--Dagger Records
1997 L.I.T.A-- Blue Hair Records
2000 Get A Life--Get A Life Records
2000 Tornado Alley--GAL Productions
2001 Workin It--GAL Productions
2002 Ritmo Del DeSeo--GAL Productions
2003 BadAss--GAL Productions
2003 The World Within--GAL Productions
2006 It Is What It Is--Tree Daddy Records
2008 Magdalene, Woman Of Light--MM productions
2010 EP--Tree Daddy Records
