aiki_mcr

Musician in San Jose, CA

aiki_mcr

aiki_mcr
51 years old, Male, San Jose, California, 95110
Member #
177820
Member since
16 Jan 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Instruments played:
Background Singer, Bass Guitar, Vocalist - General
Genre:
Other, Funk, Classic Rock
Screen name:
aiki_mcr
Location:
San Jose, California, 95110
Gender:
Male
Age:
51 years old
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

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Vocalist - Soprano, Lead Guitar, Drums, Vocalist - Alto.

About

I'm a bass player who wants to start a band. I've answered ads, looked around and the bands I've found all lack the spark, the fun I'm looking for. I wouldn't be against joining a band that had that spark, but I've decided it's going to be easier to start from scratch.

I know there's a female vocalist out there who knows what I'm talking about and wants to get out and playing right now.

And a drummer.

And a guitarist.

These are people who have the musicianship to learn the songs with a minimum of rehearsal and fuss. They can learn new songs fast enough to keep things exciting and fresh and can put their stamp on the songs. They understand that it's not important to sound like the record, but it is important to sound good.

These are all people who jump in and help get the non-musical work that needs to get done in the band. Booking, preparing demos, printing and distributing flyers, building a website. They understand that democracy in a band means everybody pitching in more than everybody voting on every decision.

These are people who can goof-off with purpose. They look for opportunities to add a little sparkle to performances. They understand that creativity doesn't end when the song is written, it's in the performance too.

These are people who take care of business. They have transportation. They have equipment. They are responsible about being on time and in shape for rehearsals and performances. They spend the time on their own learning the songs so we don't waste time in rehearsal.

Are you one of the people I'm looking for? I look forward to hearing from you.
http://www.allnightmusic.com/MichaelRiehle
http://www.allnightmusic.com/songlist.html (This is the kind of music I want to do)

Influences

Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Pretenders, Wilson Pickett, Aerosmith, and on and on and on.

Equipment List

Basses, amps, speakers and PA's. Yep, I got 'em. Several of each.

My main bass is a Carvin LB-5W. I play a five string mainly so I can easily transpose songs that would otherwise require that I tune down.

My primary amp is a GK700RB with one of two SWR cabinets. A 2x10 by preference, but I have a 6x10 when I need it.

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Saturday 19 Sep 2009 00:00 - The Silver Rockers