Delta Dave + Musician in Jensen Beach, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Accomplished pro slide/lead guitarist, singer and songwriter w/35+ years experience seeks worthy steady-working pro band that is looking for bodacious soul power behind the guitar's voice in their music.

Style best described as Blues Esoterica...

Serious bottleneck slide master (acoustic or electric, standard or open tunings) and inspired lead and rhythm guitarist. Capable lead and harmony singer. I can play nearly anything, but I dig rockin'/rootsy/bluesy stuff the most.

Schooled in theory and harmony (but still love to rock!), professional and conscientious with no substance abuse problems, freaky attitudes or "issues". I understand dynamics, and how a pro rehearsal should be run. Roadworthy, easy to get along with, great sense of humor. I use gear tweaked for singing tone. A lot of years went into my quest for righteous tone.

I strive to enhance what any tune already has going for it, through playing within the context of the composition, and with taste. If it doesn't strengthen the tune overall, I'd rather not play it. I get plenty of fulfillment from "serving the song" and playing a supportive role. As for leads - I know when to lay out... but I definitely will attract serious attention when it's time to rip!

Will travel with the right gig. I'm in this for love of the music, but I'm worth cash, baby!

If you are looking for a vibrant, living, lyrical voice from your lead/slide guitarist... d e l t a d a v e... a t... c o m c a s t...
d o t... n e t

Screen name:

Delta Dave

Member since:

Apr 17 2006

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

In no particular order - Johnny Winter, Clapton, Hendrix, SRV, Duane Allman, Lowell George, Joe Walsh, Larry Carlton, Beatles, Stones, & all the Brit Wave bands, all the Southern Rock & Country Rock bands, all the Chess records guys, all the original Blues Masters, Miles, Coltrane, Chick, Herbie, Monk, Brubeck, Mingus, BB, Albert & Freddie King, Robben Ford, Andy Summers, Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Rait, Jerry, Zappa, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Herring, Alan Holdsworth, all the great esoteric masters, old & new, everyone I have ever heard that I liked.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Dobro:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

GUITARS -

Steinberger/Strat Mutant Custom electric 6 string

Faux vintage '62 Srat (standard setup & tuning)

Faux vintage '62 Strat (set up for bottleneck slide in open tunings)

Faux vintage '52 Tele

Faux vintage '57 Gibson ES-335

Faux vintage '59 Gibson Les Paul

Custom Electric Resonator guitar

Taylor Model 710 Acoustic 6 string (electrified)

Wooden Dobro/Resonater acoustic/electric Guitar

Custom acoustic/electric 6 string

Tri-cone metal resonator guitar (electified)

AMPS & EFFECTS-

'64 Fender Princeton (super-modified, ultimate small club amp)

Boss pedalboard that I would like to throw into the river, but required for some gigs

Bose L1 ll system (for unplugged shows)

Peavey Delta Blues Amp

OTHER -

2 complete small PA systems

stage lighting system (small)

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