SEEKING
Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Background Singer.ABOUT
I thrive on creative collaboration and I’ll be glad to meet you and play some music • clear, spot-on harmony vocals • a rockin' presence • pro attitude • capable of guiding and helping develop arrangements • performed a range of gigs and festivals on voice and guitar • easy to get along with; friendly and direct • reliable • committed to music • play Piedmont blues guitar amongst other styles • strong background in classic country • pro at singing hard rock back-up • up for harmony vox in any genre; on the right material I do sing the occasional lead. I am an excellent assistant with recording projects and development.
I teach also. I’m known as The Beachside Guitar Tutor working on the Space Coast of Florida with children and adults on electric and acoustic stringed instruments, experienced or not.
Tell me. What are you up to?
- Screen name:
- bee32903
- Member since:
- Oct 29 2016
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Bonnie Raitt • Emmylou Harris • Ronnie Spector (Ronettes) • John Mayall • Robert Plant (Led Zep) • Stephen Tyler (Aerosmith) • Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) • Jack Bruce (Cream) • John Ferris • Exene Cervenka (X) • Billie Holiday • Bessie Smith • Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young • Gillian Welch • Sheryl Crow, amongst others!
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Other:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
My own voice is my equipment, guitar also; I even have ukuleles if that's called for. I have a PA, electric and acoustic guitars.
MUSIC
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Key to the Highway
Key to the Highway Year: 2007 Album: Bee and Boo
This traditional blues standard is off of the "Bee & Boo” CD that was recorded at (the late) Al Petteway's and Amy White’s studio in Asheville, North Carolina (produced by the late, beloved A&R man, Marc Wahlquist, Bee sung and played this along with John C. Ferris)
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Wagon Wheel
Wagon Wheel Album: 2016 Genre: Americana
This song features Bee’s vocals. Evens Colas and Bee came up with this arrangement of the Dylan/Secor tune, recording it at Paradise Sound Arts LLC in Palm Bay, Florida.
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Yes, It’s True
Yes, It’s True Year: 2017 Album: Warm Waves + Sunny Days Genre: Americana
“Yes, It’s True” is a light, upbeat song in which Bee sings harmony and plays guitar in the Island Mountain Band. This was written by band leader John “Bumper” Demari.
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Byron Bay
Byron Bay Year: 2017 Album: Warm Waves + Sunny Days Genre: Americana
Bee sang and played guitar in the Island Mountain Band that produced two albums. Byron Bay is an upbeat tune. This was written by band leader John “Bumper” Demari.
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Fallen
Fallen Year: 2019 Album: Pakalolo Genre: Americana
Bee sang and played guitar in the Island Mountain Band that produced two albums. Fallen is a personal favourite. This was written by band leader John “Bumper” Demari.
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Prelude to Midnight
Prelude to Midnight Year: 2018 Album: Escape from the Night
Bee plays keys here, she worked as an engineer on this Jack Starr album.
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I’m Gonna Rock
I’m Gonna Rock Year: 2018 Album: Escape from the Night
Album: Minotauro – M2021-5; Artist: Jack Starr; Author: written by Jack Starr and Bee Zander
