Btown

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass, Cello, Ukulele, Electronic Music, Clarinet.

ABOUT

The audio files were taken on my phone so the quality isn't great (you'll hear it cut out on the crashes), but gives you a sample of my playing on an acoustic kit.

Been awhile since I jammed with others (relocation, covid) so trying to get back at it. Left behind a great classic rock cover band out in the Chicago suburbs. Our philosophy was a good attitude was by far the most important feature in bandmates and I'd love to find new friends who share the same mindset.

Although rock is my background I'd really like to explore jazz. All my jazz knowledge is self-taught so looking for people I could just jam with and develop more of a feel.

Also open to joining a rock band. Both originals and covers are good with me.

I'm very easy-going, open to feedback and like to help with arrangements. I had a reputation with my old band for being a bit too self-critical after gigs, but I'll do my best to not be a buzzkill!

Just started learning piano as well, but that's mostly to improve at musical theory.

You can reach me at brandonssocial86 at g mail.

Screen name:: Btown
Member since:: Jun 14 2015; Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 9
Gigs played:: 10 to 50
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week

Influences

Favorite rock bands : The Who, CCR, Talking Heads, Blue Cheer, early Genesis, ELP, Supertramp.

Jazz: Jazz Messengers, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Charles Mingus, Joe Zawinul, Esperanza Spalding, The Bad Plus

Funk/R&B: Paul Pena, Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, a little James Brown.

Favorite drummers include Art Blakey; Elvin Jones; Dannie Richmond; Billy Cobham; Jabo Starks; Clyde Stubblefield; Carl Palmer; Phil Collins; Keith Moon.