Bing Bang
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ABOUT

I'm looking to help form a small, leaderless, democratically run folk rock group to give new arrangements to songs that sound 100 years old. The band goal would not be bar gigs or fame & fortune but some quality festival and benefit shows. I've played with some great professionals in genres such as symphonic, jazz, blues, folk & rock. I'd like to incorporate elements of each of these forms (and more) into a unique sound. I'm not seeking chops monsters, just folks who can play simply with competence & conviction. I seek a guitarist and either a violin, cello or viola player, possibly with vocal ability, to join me. If needed, a singer could be sought once some instrumentals are down. Please call 415-260-8754 and leave a message if interested.

Screen name:
Bing Bang
Member since:
Jun 25 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
45
Gigs played:
Over 100

Influences

My main drum hero, Max Roach. Friend and mentor, Elvin Jones. The great jazz and blues artists. Folk artists like Woody Guthrie, Robert Zimmerman, Phil Ochs, Gillian Welch, Greg Brown, Iris Dement, Buddy & Julie Miller, Wailin' Jennys, Steve Earle, Levon Helm, Tom Waits, Billy Bragg, Peter Rowan, Odetta, Leadbelly, etc.

EQUIPMENT

Camco, Ludwig and Yamaha drums plus a selection of fine cymbals including Bosphorous, Istanbul, UFIP and Zildjian. I have a nice studio with PA and recording equipment.