Welcome to The Rock Inn staff page! Here you can get to know a little about the guys who work at the store, as well as what gear setups we use, and the musical endeavours we are involved in. We don't just sell guitars, we play them too! Lots!
ANDREW MCILROY
 
Our fearless leader begun The Rock Inn legacy back in 1988. A converted Melbournian, Andrew moved to the West to establish his own business. Having played in and toured with various bands over the years, Andrew currently plays in local blues trio Empire Blues, with bassist Alan Dawson and drummer Gavin Kerr. Empire Blues' new self-titled album is 9 tracks of premium blues, influenced by British bands of the 60's such as Cream, The Animals & John Mayall. Andrew is well known for his immaculate '64 Ford Thunderbird, which is the unofficial mascot of the shop. He also enjoys vintage motorcycles and watching Hawthorn winning!
Andrew Uses: Fender '58 Custom Shop Stratocaster (custom spec), a Gibson Custom Shop '59 Les Paul Standard (Tom Murphy aged), and a Gibson USA Dobro. Amplification comes in the form of an Ulbrick Sound Venue 30 Reverb, and pedals from Ulbrick Sound, Dunlop, Ibanez & Voodoo Lab.
Check out myspace.com/empireblues to hear some tracks from the boys as well as information on upcoming gigs!
BEN COCKER
 
Ben is a WA local and has been with us since 2004! Ben plays in Perth four piece rock outfit The Reserves, who since releasing their debut EP 'Waiting For No-one' in 2006, have shared the stage with many prominent Australian acts including Gyroscope, Birds Of Tokyo, Trial Kennedy, British India & more. The band has also released the double A side single 'The Road/In The End' (2008), and have just released their second EP 'Fuses To Flames' (2010).
Check out myspace.com/reserves to listen to tracks, and for more info and show dates!
Ben Uses: Ulbrick Arena 50 head, Marshall JMP head, Gibson ES-335, Fender USA Ash Telecaster, MXR Micro Amp, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Ibanez Chorus, Line 6 Delay Modeller.
  
DJAN IRIANTO
The newest addition to The Rock Inn team, Djan has been at the store a little over a year, and fits right in with his diverse and eclectic musical tastes - ranging from Jazz to Metal. Currently playing in local prog-metal outfit Fractious, Djan has also studied Jazz at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Like many new staff members, Djan has used his aquired knowledge at The Rock Inn to update his gear collection. He recently took delivery of a custom Ulbrick Arena Fat Fifty head and 4x12 Quad Box, and he'll rave about it to anyone who'll listen! If Djan followed footy he would definitely be a Roos fan!
Check out myspace.com/apathyisacrime for a a listen to the tunes!
Djan Uses: Gibson Les Paul Traditional Goldtop, Ibanez Hollowbody, Ulbrick Sound Arena Fat 50 Head & 4x12 Quad, pedals from Visual Sound, MXR & Boss.
SHAUN MCILROY
Shaun is Andrew's son, and has been here since he could walk! Taking influence from Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and Dimebag Darrell, The Rock Inn's resident shredder has extensive knowledge of everything heavy rock; from pickups, to amp rigs, distortion & delay pedals, and definitely anything floyd rose related! Shaun has played in Perth metal outfit Atvena's Wake, their debut professional release 'Hermetica' features 6 tracks of contemporary melodic heavy metal in the Gothenburg style, ranging from sweeping Pink Floyd choruses to thick, groove-laden licks reminiscent of early Pantera. With Atvena's calling it a day early in 2010, Shaun currently plays in The Reserves with Ben!
Check out myspace.com/atvenaswake for a listen to Atvena's tunes, or see above for The Reserves info!
Shaun uses: Ulbrick Arena 50 Head & 4x12 Cab, Gibson SG Classic, Fender Hot Rod 52 Tele, pedals from T Rex, MXR, Ulbrick, Visual Sound & Boss.
LEIGH SIRAGUSA
Leigh has been working in guitar shops and as a musician for many years now, and has worked at The Rock Inn before! Currently playing for Perth cover stalwarts Airbag, Leigh gigs most nights, shreds most days and is the resident Rock Inn coffee maker!
Leigh uses: Squier Telecaster (totally stock), Fender Frontman 15G, Crossfire effects pedals, Leigh Siragusa signature "shredder" pants, some guy also stands behind him doing stuff... yelling.
LARRY THE CANINE SALESMAN
Larry is our resident sales dog, and joins us a couple of days a week. He loves Iron Maiden, Opeth and Messhugah, and his interests include digging, sniffing and licking. Larry uses Marshall amps exclusively. His favourite songs are 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' by The Stooges, 'Dog Eat Dog' by AC/DC, 'Walkin' The Dog' by Aerosmith, 'Black Dog' by Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton's version of the Elvis song 'Hound Dog'. He loves the solos.
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