dean569081
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Keyboard, Piano.

ABOUT

I play several genres from jazz to metal (jazz, rock, progressive, fusion, funk, metal, blues, classic rock and several others), live and studio. Performed with over 30 bands. I also do solid background vocals (tenor) and some lead vocals. And I compose and arrange.

Screen name:
dean569081
Member since:
Jan 15 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week

Influences

Drummers: Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Coliauta, Steve Smith, Simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers. Bassists: Alphonzo Johnson, Victor Wooten, Tal Wilkenfeld, Jaco Pastorius. Keyboards: Chick Corea, George Duke, Hiromi Uehara, Bill Evans. Guitar: John McLaughlin, Steve Vai. Composer: Don Ellis, Frank Zappa. Bands: Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert
Vocalist - Tenor:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha birch/mahogany kit for live performances or studio. Yamaha Maple Custom or Tama Rockstar for studio only. Mix of cymbal brands (I pick according to sound needed) but mostly Zildjian and Paiste.

MUSIC