SEEKING
Band to Join, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.ABOUT
I wish to form or join a blues band, and at first, cover the artists I have come to love. My ambition is fueled by my wish to express this music and excel in the form. I am moved by this music and wish to create a group of like minded musicians who play at a high level--or aspire to and are willing to work to a higher level.
Have listened to blues music for 45 years. I have an extensive lp, cassette, and cd blues collection.
I have become serious about increasing my skill level with harmonica and vocals for the last 2 years and have been playing everyday for 1.5-2 hrs for the last 7 months.
I can cover on harmonica solos by LWalter, Charlie Musselwhite, Paul Butterfield, and others with pretty good accuracy--Rod Piazza, Billy Branch, etc.
I am an actor for 40 years so I have excellent stage presence and chops.
Very versatile voice-mostly baritone. Untrained, but with range--can belt Howlin' Wolf and also sing Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Paul Butterfield and Charlie Musselwhite. And more.
- Screen name:
- Daveb9
- Member since:
- Sep 04 2018
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 5
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Influenced by, and wish to cover: Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Charlie Musselwhite, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Jimmy Rogers, Carey Bell, Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, and more.
Influenced by: Bach, George Clinton, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, The Ramones, Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, Sly/Family Stone, The Clash, James Brown, Ohio Players, Jeff Beck, Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, Opera arias, The Stanley Brothers, Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Sepultura, Run DMC,
Wu-Tang, Notorious Big, Public Enemy, MCFive, Pixies, Bill Monroe, Al Green, Sam and Dave, Etta James, Magic Sam, Magic Slim, Junior Kimbrough, Buddy Guy...many many more..
Instrument experience:
- Harmonica:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Shure 545, Bulletini, by Blows Me Away Productions
Fender Super 60--tube amp built for blues in early 90's
Marshall G10 MK. 2 (small travel amp
Harmonicas: Marine band, Special 20, Seydel: Session Steel, 1847 Classic
