Cool Breeze + Musician in Gastonia, NC

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am looking to perform out 6 to 12 nights per month locally with moderate travel. Recently with the Donna Duncan Band performing R&B. Previously with GrooveStation a commercial dance band performing dance music for club, corporate, private, festival and wedding gigs. I have done all types of gigs from Country with the Jukebox Cowboys and Steppin' Out the house band at the Palomino, Rock & Roll, R&B, Funk, Blues and Vegas floor shows. I have traveled throughout the USA and abroad performing in venues ranging from free standing night clubs, casinos, theme parks, state fairs to biker bars and lounges. I strive to always bring my best to all performances and rehearsals. I describe myself as a "base" player while aspiring to be melodically & harmonically creative and solid. I have good independence for delivering rhythmically complicated bass lines while singing or vice versa. I consider my vocal strengths are better suited for backing vocals and harmonies but I am used to covering approx. 20% of the lead vocals if required. I am available for local work or travel. Also, I have a long technical background in sound reinforcement and electrical engineering. I am looking for serious professional situation. (704) 867-9441, jtbarhamcarolina.rr

Screen name:

Cool Breeze

Member since:

Oct 20 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

I really like just about all styles of music. I don't limit myself as to what I listen to. I enjoy playing everything from Zep, Queen, Kansas, Deep Purple, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, George Jones, Carl Perkins, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Monroe, Punch Brothers, Toto, Jeff Beck, Lenard Skinnard, Mother's Finest, Rush, Little Feat, Jeff Beck, Elton John, Eagles, Bela Fleck, Jazz Crusaders, Spyro Gyro, Mr., Big and Chicken Foot., etc.
However, I do have a list of bass players that I enjoy for all there their respective skills and techniques:
Victor Wooten, Leland Sklar, Billy Sheehan, Marcus Miller and Tom Kennedy.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Keyboard:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

My main instrument is my Dingwall 5 string. I also have a "hot rod" Ibanez 5 string. My stage rig is adjustable depending on venue size and gig requirements. For most gigs I use my GK 4x10" cabinet with Tech 21 tube emulator/preamp and Crown amplifier. I also have a powered modular JBL 18" woofer with 1KW Crown power and a JBL EON 315 modular cabinet with 15" speaker and bi-radial horn. I have Electrovoice N/D767a and Shure SM57 dynamic vocal mics. I use the JBL gear for PA in small rooms. I have an Elation and ADJ LED lighting system also used for gigs in small to medium rooms. Also, cables, stands cases and rigging for everything. For recording requirements I utilize Sonar & Roland V-Studio 100 control surface and Presonus tube preamp..

MUSIC