franco.lai

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist - General, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello.

ABOUT

Electric mandolinist bending genres

I mainly play a 5-string electric mandolin. No, it’s not a guitar. It’s weirder. More beautiful. More mine.

I’m looking for musicians in Berlin who want to create something new, hybrid, experimental.

I feel most at home in alternative/indie rock, with various influences.
The goal? Jamming, live shows, maybe recording — but above all: playing something fresh.

Based in Berlin (10243). Native in Spanish/Italian, English and German enough.
Email: franco.lai.solinas@

Screen name:: franco.lai
Member since:: July 20 2025; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: Under 10
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Nirvana, The Morphine, Korn, R.E.M., Deftones, Stereophonics, Pantera, Kasabian, Radiohead, Soundgarden, Slipknot, QSA... I could go on, but I think the point is already clear...

Instrument experience:

Mandolin:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Amp. Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 // Electric Mandolin Fender FM-60E // Electric Mandolin Gold Tone GME-5 // Octave Pedal Boss OC-5 // Overdrive Pedal Boss SD-1 // Amp. Rolland Micro Cube... Varius istrument: Electric Violin, Baritone Ukulele, Guitar... Etc.